A geostationary satellite
A)rotates at the same speed as the Earth.
B)completes an orbit around the Earth every 12 hours.
C)takes 16 days to complete its orbital path.
D)takes exactly two days to complete a single orbit.

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A geostationary satellite has an orbital period of 24 hours, which is the same as the Earth's rotation period. This allows it to stay stationary above a specific location on Earth, making it ideal for applications such as communication and weather forecasting. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they describe orbits with different periods than what a geostationary satellite would have.

A Geostationary Satellite