Which of the following statements is correct about satellit…

Physics Gravitation Motion of Satellite MCQ (Single Correct)

Which of the following statements is correct about satellites?

A satellite cannot move in a stable orbit in a plane passing through the earth’s centre

Geostationary satellites are launched in the equatorial plane.

We can use just one geostationary satellite for global communication around the globe.

The speed of satellite increases with an increase in the radius of its orbit.

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Orbital speed of satellite,

So, orbital speed of satellite decreases with the increases in the radius of its orbit.

We need more than one satellite for global communication.

For stable orbit, satellite must pass through the centre of earth. Only is a correct statement.

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