MPSC State Service 2020 · GS · Question 49 of 97

Consider the following statements: a. The speed of telecommunication satellite relative to earth is zero. b. Hence it appears to be stationary to a person on the earth.

Physics

ABoth statements are false
B(a) is true and is a reason of (b)Correct
C(a) is true and is not a reason of (b)
D(a) is correct, (b) is not

Answer: B. (a) is true and is a reason of (b)

Explanation

A geostationary telecommunication satellite moves with the Earth's rotation, so its speed relative to the Earth is zero and it appears stationary: (a) is true and is the reason for (b).

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2020 – GS Paper I (Set D), official paper

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