Question
Download Solution PDFFor a geostationary satellite the angular speed in units of radians per hour is:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 1) i.e. π/12.
CONCEPT:
- A geostationary satellite is an earth-orbiting satellite that revolves around the earth at the same time as the earth rotates along its axis.
- Due to the same time of the revolution, it appears stationary from the Earth, and hence it is called geostationary.
- The geostationary satellite is placed at about 35,800 km from the equator of Earth.
CALCULATION:
Time is taken by Earth to rotate = Time taken by geostationary satellite to revolve = 24 hours.
One revolution = 360∘
Angular speed =
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