Question

The time period of a geostationary satellite is

• A. $1.5$ hours
• B. $6$ hours
• C. $12$ hours
• D. $24$ hours

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$24$ hours

Answer 2

The time period of geostationary satellite is $24$ hours. Its period of revolution around the earth should be the same as that of the earth about its axis i.e., $24$ hours