Question

What are the two types of satellites??

Based on their path of rotation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Geosynchronous (geostationary) satellites

Polar orbiting satellites

Answer 2

The two types of satellites are:-

• Geo- Stationary satellite
• Polar satellite

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Geo- Stationary Satellite:-

• They are also known as Telecommunication satellites or Parking satellites.

• It rotates along the equatorial plane.

• It rotates at a height of approx. 36000km from Earth's surface.

• It's angular velocity is same that of Earth.

• The Orbital velocity of such satellites is 3.1 km/s

• The time period of this type of satellites is 1.4 hour

• It's roating sense is from West to East

• They are projected from equator.

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Polar satellites:-

• This type of satellites revolve in polar orbit around Earth

• This satellite's orbit is at 90° with equatorial plane.

• It's time period is 100min

• It revolves around the Earth at a height of 500km - 700km