
Orbital Mechanics Concepts and Characteristics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO)?
It has a highly inclined orbit.
It maintains a fixed position relative to the Earth's surface.
It has an eccentricity close to 1.
It is located between LEO and MEO.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'orbital altitude' refer to?
The speed of the satellite in orbit.
The distance between the satellite and the Sun.
The height of the orbit above the Earth's surface.
The time it takes for a satellite to complete one orbit.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Kepler's third law, what happens as the orbital altitude increases?
The energy of the orbit decreases.
The orbital period increases.
The orbit becomes more circular.
The orbital period decreases.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the typical altitude range for low Earth orbit (LEO)?
35,786 to 42,164 kilometers
20,000 to 35,786 kilometers
2,000 to 20,000 kilometers
100 to 2,000 kilometers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which orbit type is known for having a period of approximately 12 hours?
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO)
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key feature of sun-synchronous orbits?
They are located at the equator.
They pass over the equator at the same local time each day.
They have an eccentricity of 1.
They have a fixed position relative to the Sun.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the J2 effect related to?
The gravitational pull of the Moon.
The Earth's equatorial bulge.
The Earth's magnetic field.
The solar wind.
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