At which height from the surface of the Earth does a polar satellite revolve around the Earth?

  • A
    $500 \text{ km} - 800 \text{ km}$
  • B
    $35,780 \text{ km}$
  • C
    $100 \text{ km} - 200 \text{ km}$
  • D
    $10,000 \text{ km} - 20,000 \text{ km}$

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