A ground station sends a radio signal to a geostationary satellite located directly…

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Problem

A ground station sends a radio signal to a geostationary satellite located 3.6×107 m3.6\times10^{7}\,\text{m} directly above the equator. Calculate the time required for the signal to reach the satellite, and state whether the signal needs air or another material medium to propagate.

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