Satellite having the same orbital period as the period of rotation of the Earth about its own axis is known as :

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Q: 31 (CDS-II/2013)
Satellite having the same orbital period as the period of rotation of the Earth about its own axis is known as :

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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{'stationary satellite': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'same orbital period': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'polar satellite': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'geostationary satellite': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'satellite': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'rotation': [1, 0, 0, 2], 'period': [9, 3, 3, 8], 'earth': [0, 1, 1, 1], 'own axis': [1, 0, 1, 2]}

This question is about the type of satellite that has the same orbital period as the rotation period of the Earth.

Option 1: Polar satellite

A polar satellite is a type of satellite that orbits the Earth in a polar orbit, meaning its orbit goes from the North Pole to the South Pole and back. This type of orbit is not the same as the period of rotation of the Earth about its own axis.

Option 2: Stationary satellite

A stationary satellite is a type of satellite that appears to stay in the same position relative to the Earth`s surface. These satellites are usually placed in a geostationary orbit, but the term "stationary" is not specific enough to indicate a satellite with the same orbital period as the rotation period of the Earth.

Option 3: Geostationary satellite

A geostationary satellite is a type of satellite that orbits the Earth at the same speed and direction as the rotation of the Earth. This means that it appears to stay in the same position in the sky relative to an observer on the Earth`s surface. The orbital period of a geostationary satellite is approximately 24 hours, which is the same as the period of rotation of the Earth. Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer to