- Geostationary satellites have zero relative speed with respect to a point on the Earth's surface directly below them. - This zero relative speed makes them appear stationary from Earth.
Consider the following statements : (a) The speed of telecommunication satellite relative to earth is zero. (b) Hence it appears to be stationary to a person on the earth.
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Space Applications in Communication, Meteorology, Agriculture, and Disaster Management (Satellite Communication Systems: DTH, VSAT, Mobile and Internet Connectivity)
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Answer: B. (a) is true and is a reason of (b)
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