GK Question

technology medium true_false

Geostationary satellites orbit at approximately 35,786 km above Earth's equator.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

GEO satellites match Earth's rotation, appearing stationary from ground. Advantages: continuous coverage, simple ground equipment. Disadvantages: high latency (~250ms), polar coverage gaps. Critical for satellite communication planning.

Topic Satellite Internet
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