Which one of the following is true?

Options

A. A polar satellite goes around the earth's pole in north-south direction
B. A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in east-west direction
C. A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in south-north direction
D. A polar satellite goes around the earth in east-west direction

Answer

A

Explanation

A geostationary satellite moves from west to east direction i.e. it has the same sense of rotation as that of the earth. A polar satellite moves around the earth in north south direction. Only (a) is true.