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Question
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A satellite which takes 24 hours for 1 complete orbit is called a
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polar satellite
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geostationary satellite
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite that orbits the earth with an orbital period of 24 hours, thus matching the period of the earth’s rotational motion. A special class of geosynchronous satellites is a geostationary satellite.
Detailed explanation-2: -Satellite that goes around the earth once every 24 hours is called a geosynchronous satellite. If a geosynchronous satellite is in an equatorial orbit, its position appears stationary with respect to aground station, and it is known as a geostationary satellite.
Detailed explanation-3: -A geostationary satellite completes one orbit revolution in circular orbit, round the Earth, every 24 h.
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