Question

A geostationary satellite appears to remain stationary with respect to earth's surface because.

• A. It moves with the Moon
• B. It moves with a very slow speed
• C. It does not move
• D. Its period of rotation is identical to the spin of the earth

Answer 1

The correct option is D Its period of rotation is identical to the spin of the earth

Period of a geostationary satellite is identical to the spin of the earth. So, a geostationary satellite appears to remain stationary with respect to earth's surface