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A geostationary satellite seems to be fixed in the sky because it does not orbit the earth.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question in an international level competition.Question is from Gravitation topic in portion Gravitation of Physics – Class 11

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Correct choice is (b) False

The BEST I can explain: A GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE appears to be fixed in the sky because its time period of revolution around the EARTH is equal to the time period of revolution of the earth around its own axis, i.e., 24 hours.



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