A geostationary communication satellite appears fixed above one place on the Earth. Which statement about it is correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → It orbits above the equator once every 24 hours, in the direction of the Earth’s rotation
A geostationary satellite moves in a circular orbit above the equator from west to east with a period of 24 hours, the same as the Earth’s rotation, so it seems fixed over one place.