Question

a geosynchronous satellite appears to remain over one spot on earth. a geosynchronous satellite has an orbital radius of 4.23 × 10^7m. calculate it's period.

Answer 1

Given that,

radius, r = 4.23 x 10∧7 m

Period, T = ?

Since, we know that,

In a geosynchronous satellite, period is equal to the period of earth that is 24 hrs.

Therefore, Time period is equal to 24 hours.