The approximate height of a geostationary satellite isA. 6,400 kmB. 12,800 kmC. 7,200 kmD. 36,000 kmE. 400 km

To determine the approximate height of a geostationary satellite, we can use the fact that a geostationary satellite orbits the Earth at the same rate as the Earth rotates. This means that it appears to be stationary from the ground.

The height of a geostationary satellite can be calculated by considering the radius of the Earth and the distance from the center of the Earth to the satellite.

The radius of the Earth is approximately 6,400 km (option A). However, this is not the height of the satellite itself, as the satellite is located above the Earth's surface.

The correct answer is option D, 36,000 km. This is the approximate height of a geostationary satellite above the Earth's surface.