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(i) The Particular path that a satellite follows to revolve around the earth is known as its orbit. Different artificial satellites revolve in different orbits around the earth.
(ii) The oribts of artifical satellites are classified on the basis of the following factors-
(a) Height of the orbit above the Earth's surface .
(b) The shape of the orbits (i.e., circular or elliptical).
(c) Whether it is parallel to the equator or makes a particular angle with the equator .
(iii)According to the altiude ,the orbits are classified as follows :
(a) High Earth Orbits : Height 35780 kmor higher above the Earth 's surface .
(c) Low Earth Oribts : Height 180 km to 2000 km, above the Earth 's surface .
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