Question

What is a geostationary satellite and what is its time period?

Answer 1

1. The satellite which revolves around the earth at the same speed as the earth is called a geostationary satellite.
2. It seems to be stationary with respect to earth.
3. The time period of a geostationary satellite is the same as that of the earth.
4. Thus, the time period of a geostationary satellite is $24hrs$.