GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GENERAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is orbiting Earth that receive radio, television, and telephone signals and then transmit them around the world?
A
GPS
B
Communication Satellite
C
Transmitter
D
Cell Phone Tower
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Communications satellites are used to send and receive radio signals for television, phone or internet communications. Large concave reflectors called satellite dishes are normally used to send and receive these signals.

Detailed explanation-2: -A satellite is a space station that is designed to orbit the Earth and provide a remote radio signal relaying station for the purpose of extending the range of communications worldwide. From: Electronics Explained, 2010.

Detailed explanation-3: -Earth satellite, also called artificial satellite, artificial object launched into a temporary or permanent orbit around Earth. Spacecraft of this type may be either crewed or uncrewed, the latter being the most common.

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