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Which of the following statement is correct regarding a geostationary satellite?

A

A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in east-west direction.

B

A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in west-east direction.

C

The time -period of a geostationary satellite is 48 hours.

D

The angle between the equatorial plane and the orbital plane of geostationary satellite is `90^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) A geostationary satellite goes around the earth in west-east direction. The time period of a geostationary satellite is 24 hours.
The angle between the equatorial plane and the orbital plane of geostationary satellite is `0^(@)`.
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