On which of the following orbits an artificial satellite can be placed?
A
full moon
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B
new moon
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C
crescent moon
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D
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.