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This are the following statements given regarding satellite’s motion a. A satellite in geostationary orbit lies in the same plane with equator b. A satellite in geosynchronous orbit lies in the same plane with equator c. A satellite in geostationary orbit does not lie in the same plane with equator, it is inclined at some angle from plane of equator d. A satellite in geosynchronous orbit does not lie in the same plane with equator, it is inclined at some angle from plane of equator Choose one of the following options

This are the following statements given regarding satellite’s motion a. A satellite in geostationary orbit lies in the same plane with equator b. A satellite in geosynchronous orbit lies in the same plane with equator c. A satellite in geostationary orbit does not lie in the same plane with equator, it is inclined at some angle from plane of equator d. A satellite in geosynchronous orbit does not lie in the same plane with equator, it is inclined at some angle from plane of equator Choose one of the following options Correct Answer Both option a and d are correct

Concept:

Geostationary Satellite

Geosynchronous orbit

Polar orbit
  • The satellite which appears stationary relative to the earth is called a geostationary satellite it is a special case of or geosynchronous orbit.
  • A geostationary satellite always stays over the same place above the earth's surface.
  • The time period of revolution is 24 hr

 

 
  • The satellite in geosynchronous orbit does not lie in the same plane with equator, it is inclined at some angle from the plane of the equator as a result
  • it does not remain stationary relative to the earth.
  • The time period of revolution is 24 hr

 
  • The satellite in polar orbit passes above poles, it is inclined at 90° from earth’s equator
  • it does not remain stationary relative to the earth.
  • The time period of revolution varies with distance from the earth’s surface

 

 

Explanation:

As explained above satellite in both geostationary and geosynchronous have same time period but the plane at which they orbit are different as shown below

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Hence, a satellite in geostationary orbit lies in the same plane with equator whereas in geosynchronous orbit it does not lie in the same plane with equator, it is inclined at some angle from the plane of the equator

Which means only option 3 is correct among all.

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