Distance to Geosynchronous Orbit

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mopar969

How do you calculate the distance above the surface of the Earth to geosynchronous orbit.

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In what context? Are you studying circular motion and gravity? Combine your knowledge of both using Newton's 2nd law.

mopar969

Can you help me out a little bit more just to get me started.