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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To cover all inhabited regions of the Earth, the number of geosynchronous communication satellites required ____ .
A
5
B
3
C
10
D
2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Three such satellites, each separated by 120 degrees of longitude, can provide coverage of the entire plane the north and south geographic poles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Global positioning by means of satellites requires simultaneous observation by at least four satellites.

Detailed explanation-3: -Geostationary satellites orbit the earth above the equator with a single satellite capable of providing coverage over approximately one-third of the earth’s surface.

Detailed explanation-4: -For a stationary objects minimum, 3 satellites are required. For moving objects minimum, 4 satellites are required. Atomic clocks are fixed in satellites to calculate the positioning of the satellite to aid in determining travel times.

Detailed explanation-5: -Maximum number of geostationary satellite required for uninterrupted global coverage is 3.

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