GEOSTATIONARY AND POLAR SATELLITES Which of the following statements is correct regarding a geostationary satellite?
A
A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in east-west direction.
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B
A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in west-east direction.
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C
The time-period of a geostationary satellite is 48 hours.
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D
The angle between the equatorial plane and the orbital plane of geostationary satellite is 90.
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Solution
The correct option is D A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in west-east direction. A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in west-east direction. The time period of geostationary satellite is 24 hours. The angle between the equatorial plane and the orbital plane of geostationary satellite is 0.