Understanding Geosynchronous and Geostationary Orbits

Understanding Geosynchronous and Geostationary Orbits

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean for a satellite to be in a geosynchronous orbit?

It orbits the Earth twice a day.

It orbits the Earth in 12 hours.

Its orbital period matches the Earth's rotational period.

It remains stationary above the North Pole.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the orbital period of a geosynchronous satellite?

12 hours

24 hours

48 hours

23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of geostationary orbits?

They are inclined to the equator.

They remain above the same point on the Earth's equator.

They orbit the Earth in 12 hours.

They are used for polar satellites.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where must a geostationary satellite be positioned?

Above the North Pole

Above the South Pole

Above any point on Earth

Above the equator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula used to calculate the radius for a geosynchronous orbit?

R = 4π^2 / T^2

R = G * M / T^2

R = T^3 / G

R = T^2 * G * M / 4π^2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gravitational constant used in the calculation?

3.14

6.67 x 10^-11 N m^2/kg^2

1.62 m/s^2

9.81 m/s^2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the calculated radius from the Earth's center to a geosynchronous satellite?

35,786 km

42,164 km

10,000 km

50,000 km

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