Question

State whether the given statement is True or False :

It is possible to put an artificial satellite into orbit in such a way that it will always remain directly over New Delhi.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Geostationary satellite appears to be stationary above particular point on the Earth. We can have geostationary satellites only above equator. If it is not above the equator then it will change its position relative to particular position of the Earth which we do not want.

Since New Delhi is not on the equatorial plane and geostationary satellite is launched on the equatorial plane, so the satellite will not remain directly over New Delhi.

Therefor, the given statement is false.