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Every geostationary satellite is a geosynchronous satellite.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in homework.Enquiry is from Gravitation topic in chapter Gravitation of Physics – Class 11

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Correct option is (a) True

To ELABORATE: A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite with a time PERIOD of 24 hours. It may or may not lie in the equatorial plane and HENCE it may not always appear fixed in the sky. However, it will return to the same position after every 24 hours.

Therefore, a geosynchronous satellite orbiting the EARTH in the equatorial plane is a geostationary satellite.

Every geostationary satellite is a geosynchronous satellite but not vice versa.



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