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This section includes 4 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics Questions and Answers knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
How much is a polar orbit’s inclination with the earth’s equatorial plane? |
| A. | 0 degrees |
| B. | 45 degrees |
| C. | 90 degrees |
| D. | 180 degrees |
| Answer» D. 180 degrees | |
| 2. |
A geostationary satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of 4R above the earth’s surface. The time period of another satellite at a height of 2R is _____ |
| A. | 24 x (3/5)1/2 hr |
| B. | 12 x (3/5)1/2 hr |
| C. | 6 x (3/5)1/2 hr |
| D. | 72 x (3/5)1/21 hr |
| Answer» B. 12 x (3/5)1/2 hr | |
| 3. |
Polar satellites are used for high-resolution imaging of the earth’s surface because _____ |
| A. | they have better cameras |
| B. | they are very high above the surface of the earth and travel slowly to gather more information |
| C. | they are closer to the surface of the earth and can cover vast areas very quickly |
| D. | they can be launched by most countries in the world |
| Answer» D. they can be launched by most countries in the world | |
| 4. |
The height of the geostationary satellites above the earth’s surface is approximately 36,000 km. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |