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A). The most correct name for the orbit at which a satellite remains in a fixed

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Question

A). The most correct name for the orbit at which a satellite remains in a fixed position with respect to the Earth is the ________ orbit.

(a) genetic                             (b) geostationary                 (c) geological                        (d) geosynchronous            

B). At ANY stable orbit, which one of the following conditions apply?

(a) The orbit must be over the equator.           (b) The height above the Earth increases with time.

(c) The centrifugal force is zero.       (d) The centrifugal force is equal to the gravitational force.

C). With the exception of areas near the north and south poles, what is the minimum number of satellites required to permit transmission between any two points on Earth?

                                                                                                             

(a) one                                   (b) two                                   (c) four                                   (d) three

D). For a given data rate, which one of the following methods requires the minimum bandwidth?

(a) QPSK                               (b) DPSK                               (c) BPSK                                (d) ASK  

Explanation / Answer

A) Geostationary

B) The Centrifugal Force is equal to gravitational Force.

C) Three

D) QPSK