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JAMB Physics 2021 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A satellite is in a parking orbit when:

A. period > earth's period
B. period < earth's period
C. period = earth's periodCorrect
D. period = half earth's period

Explanation

Geostationary orbit: satellite period = Earth's rotation period.

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