A geostationary satellite has an orbital period of

Question

A geostationary satellite has an orbital period of (A) 2 hr (B) 12 hr (C) 6 hr (D) 24 hr

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

A geostationary satellite revolves around the earth from west to east with the same angular velocity as the earth. Its period of revolution is one day i.e. 24 hours.

Q. A geostationary satellite has an orbital period of

$2 h r$

$12 h r$

$6 h r$

$24 h r$

A geostationary satellite revolves around the earth from west to east with the same angular velocity as the earth. Its period of revolution is one day i.e. $24$ hours.