A geostationary satellite is at a height $h$ above the surface of earth. If earth radius is $R$
A geostationary satellite is at a height $h$ above the surface of earth. If earth radius is $R$
- A
The minimum colatitude on earth upto which the satellite can be used for communication is $\sin^{-1} (R/R+h).$
- B
The maximum colatitudes on earth upto which the satellite can be used for communication is $\sin^{-1} (R/R+h).$
- C
The area on earth escaped from this satellite is given as $2\pi R^2 (1 + \sin \theta )$
- D
$(A)$ and $(C)$ both
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