Question

What is a geostationary satellite? State its uses.

Answer 1

An artificial satellite which revolves around the Earth in stable circular orbit in equatorial plane,having same direction and period of revolution as that of the rotation of the Earth about it's own axis is known as geostationary satellite.

Uses:
1. To send radio and TV signals from one place to long distance.
2. Its is also used for military purposes.
3. It recieves the signals from the transmitting centre,amplify it and sends back to Earth.

Answer 2

Hey mate-

◆ Geostationary satellite-
- It orbits the Earth at a speed that allows the satellite to stay exactly above the same spot on the Earth at all times.
- Orbital period of geostationary satellite is 24 hours.
- This satellite rotates from west to east.

◆ Uses -
- disaster management
- weather forecasting
- TV broadcasting
- global communication
- earth observation
- military
- remote sensing
- spying for countries

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