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Communication satellites are placed in-

Communication satellites are placed in- Correct Answer Geostationary orbits

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. Geostationary orbits

CONCEPT:

  • A geostationary satellite is an earth-orbiting satellite that revolves around the earth at the same time as the earth rotates along its axis.
    • Due to the same time of the revolution, it appears stationary from the Earth, and hence it is called geostationary. 
    •  The geostationary satellite is placed at about 35,800 km from the equator of Earth.

EXPLANATION:

  • Satellites in geostationary orbits are such that they appear stationary from the points from Earth.
  • Communications satellites are placed in a geostationary orbit so that the antennas located on Earth do not have to rotate to track them but can be pointed permanently at the position in the sky where the satellites are located.

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