Tardigrade
Tardigrade - CET NEET JEE Exam App
Exams
Login
Signup
Tardigrade
Question
Physics
A synchronous relay satellite reflects TV signals and transmits TV programme from one part of the world to the other because its
Q. A synchronous relay satellite reflects TV signals and transmits TV programme from one part of the world to the other because its
2472
218
Manipal
Manipal 2008
Gravitation
Report Error
A
period of revolution is greater than the period of rotation of the earth about its axis
19%
B
period of revolution is less than the period of rotation of the earth about its axis
24%
C
period of revolution is equal to the period of rotation of the earth about its axis
49%
D
mass is less than the mass of earth
8%
Solution:
The period of revolution of a synchronous relay satellite is equal to the period of rotation of earth about its axis. This makes it possible to reflect TV signals and transmits TV programme from one part of the world to the other.