UNIVERSE
SATELLITESICY BODIES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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the Sun’s center
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the location from which the satellite was launched
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Earth’s center
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The path followed by a satellite is referred to as its orbit. Satellite orbits are matched to the capability and objective of the sensor(s) they carry. Orbit selection can vary in terms of altitude (their height above the Earth’s surface) and their orientation and rotation relative to the Earth.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hint: The type of path and energy that will be taken up by a satellite projected from the Earth’s surface will depend upon its velocity. The relation between the satellite’s velocity and the escape velocity determines the path of the satellite.
Detailed explanation-3: -All satellites follow circular paths. The orbital velocity required of a satellite is dependent upon the mass of the satellite; a more massive satellite would require a greater orbital speed. The orbital velocity of a satellite does not depend upon the mass of the planet around which it orbits.