JEE Main Physics question

Which of the following statements is correct in respect of a geostationary satellite? [MP PET 2001]

(A)It moves in a plane containing the Greenwich meridian
(B)It moves in a plane perpendicular to the celestial equatorial plane
(C)Its height above the earth's surface is about the same as the radius of the earth
(D)Its height above the earth's surface is about six times the radius of the earthCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

The geostationary orbital radius is about from the centre, so the height above the surface is roughly – earth

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Question ID VK-154699