Question

what is satellite......

Answer 1

An body placed in orbit round the earth or another planet in order to collect information or for communication

Answer 2

Answer:

Satellite:

➔ Satellite is a body which revolve around a much larger body in an orbit is known as satellite.

Types of Satellite:

➔ Natural Satellite

• A satellite which is created by nature is called natural satellite.
• Example : 1). A moon is a satellite of Earth.

                          2). Earth is the satellite of Sun.

➔ Artificial Satellite

• A satellite which is made by human beings is known as artificial satellites.

• Example : Polar and Geo stationary.

Extra Info:

➔ Polar Satellite:

• A satellite which revolve in polar orbits called polar satellites.
• It revolves from north to south direction.
• Its height is 600 - 800 km (approx) from the surface of earth.
• Its time period is 100 min (approx).
• It is used in weather monitoring application.

➔ Geo stationary Satellites:

• A satellite which revolve around the earth in an equatorial plane with angular speed as that of earth is known as Geo stationary satellite.
• It appears to be stationary from the surface of the earth.
• Its time period is 24 hours.
• It revolves from west to east direction.
• Its height is 36000 to 38000 km (approx) from the surface of earth.