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What is a geostationary satellite? Mention two essential conditions for geostationary
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Answer 1

Answer:

The satellite which seen stationary from earth earth surface and moves in geostationary orbit is called geostationary satellite.

Conditions for Geostationary satellite are:

1) It complete 1 revolution in 24 hours.

2) It revolves along equator belt.

3) Formula to find the height of stationary satellite is T = 2πr^3/2 /√gR².

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Answer 2

Answer:

A satellite revolving close to the earth's surface and appearing stationary with respect to the earth due to same period of revolution is called a Geostationary satellite. It revolves in a circular orbit that lies in the equatorial plane with a time period of 24 h with an orbital speed of 3.07 km/s.