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What are geostationary satellites? Write any one use of them.

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  • The satellite whose period of revolution is the same as that of the period of rotation of the earth are known as geostationary satellite.
  • OR
    An artificial satellite whose orbital velocity is 24 hours.
  • Uses:
  • For wheather forecasting.
  • For global telecommunication.

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