The distance of a geostationary satellite from the surface of the Earth (radius $R_e = 6400 \ km$) in terms of $R_e$ is ....... (in $R_e$)

  • A
    $13.76$
  • B
    $10.76$
  • C
    $6.56$
  • D
    $2.56$

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