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    Question

    The period of revolution of a geo- stationary satellite

    is –
    A 365 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 30 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D changing continuously Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite in geosynchronous orbit, with an orbital period the same as the Earth's rotation period. Such a satellite returns to the same position in the sky after each sidereal day, and over the course of a day traces out a path in the sky. A special case of geosynchronous satellite is the geostationary satellite, which has a geostationary orbit - a circular geosynchronous orbit directly above the Earth's equator.

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