Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding a geostationary satellite?

• A. A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in east-west direction
• B. A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in west-east direction
• C. The time-period of a geostationary satellite is 48 hours.
• D. The angle between the equatorial plane and the orbital plane of geostationary satellite is 90°.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in west-east direction

Answer 2

A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in west-east directions.

The time period of a geostationary satellite is 24 hours. The angle between the equatorial plane and the orbital plane of geostationary satellite is $0{^\circ}$.