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On which of the following orbits an artificial satellite can be placed?


A

full moon

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new moon

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C

crescent moon

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Either full or new moon

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Solution

The correct option is C

crescent moon


A man-made automatic system launched in space with a special purpose and revolving around the earth is known as an artificial satellite.The artificial satellite is usually kept on one of the following orbits

(a) equatorial orbit: The orbit which is parallel to the equator is known as an equatorial orbit.

(b) polar orbit: The orbit which is parallel to the meridian is known as a polar orbit.

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