Q. Consider the following differences between Geostationary and Polar satellites: - While geostationary satellites are generally placed in high earth orbit, polar satellites are placed in low earth orbit
- While polar satellites are mainly used for remote sensing, geostationary satellites are mainly used as communication satellites
Which of the above statements is /are correct?
Answer:
Both 1 & 2
Notes: Both are correct statements, with geostationary satellites typically being placed in high earth orbit and primarily used as communication satellites. In contrast, polar satellites are placed in low earth orbit and are primarily used for remote sensing.