Question
Physics Question on Gravitation
Period of geostationary satellite is
A
12 h
B
48 h
C
24 h
D
30 h
Answer
24 h
Explanation
Solution
Geostationary satellite have an orbital period of exactly 1 day or 24h. That is why they can always stay above the same place on the earth, as the earth also makes one turn per day.