J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2002

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    A geostationary satellite :

    A)  revolve about the polar axis

    B)  has a time period less than that of the near earth satellite

    C)  moves faster than a near earth satellite

    D)  is stationary in the space

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite whose orbital track on earth repeats regularly over points on the earth over time. If such a satellites orbit lies over the equator, it is called a geostationary satellite. Hence, geostationary satellite revolves about the polar axis.


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