Statement I: If time period of a satellite revolving in circular orbit in equatorial plane is `24 h`, then it must be a, geostationary satellite.
Statement II: Time period of a geostationary satellite is `24 h`.

Options

A. Statement I is True, Statement II is True: Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.
B. Statement I is True, Statement II is True: Statement II is Not a correct explanation for Statement I.
C. Statement I is True, Statement II is False.
D. Statement I is False, Statement II is True.

Answer

D

Explanation

For a satellite to be geostationary the necessary requirements are as follows:
a. its orbit must be in equatorial plane and circular,
its time period must be `24 h`,
c. its sense of rotation must be the same as that of the earth about its own axis.