Question: A synchronous satellite, which always remains above the same point on a planet s equator, is put in orbit about a planet similar to Jupiter.

A synchronous satellite, which always remains above the same point on a planets
equator, is put in orbit about a planet similar
to Jupiter.
This planet rotates once every 6.6 h, has a
mass of 2.2\times 10^27 kg and a radius of 6.99\times
10^7 m.
Given that G =6.67\times 10^11 N m2
/kg2
calculate how far above Jupiters SURFACE
the satellite must be.
Answer in units of m.
 A synchronous satellite, which always remains above the same point on

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