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What are the conditions necessary for a satellite to appear stationary. |
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Answer» Solution :`implies ` The conditions NECESSARY for a satellite to appear stationary are : 1)Satellite having the circular orbit is in the equatorial plane of the earth. 2) Its ORBITAL time period of revolution is 24 hours. 3)The satellite must TRAVEL eastward (WEST - east) at the same rotation speed as the earth. 4) It should be at a height nearly 36000 km above the equator of earth. The inclination of the orbit must be ZERO. |
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