Question

A geostationary satellite has an orbital period of

• A. $2\,hr$
• B. $12\,hr$
• C. $6\,hr$
• D. $24\,hr$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$24\,hr$

Answer 2

A geostationary satellite revolves around the earth from west to east with the same angular velocity as the earth. Its period of revolution is one day i.e. $24$ hours.