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    If a satellite completes revolution in orbit two times a day, then angular velocity is
    Question

    If a satellite completes revolution in orbit two times a day, then angular velocity is

    A.

    180°/day

    B.

    360°/day

    C.

    720°/day

    D.

    90°/day

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (C) 720°/day

    Explanation:
    • Angular velocity is the rate at which an object rotates or revolves around an axis, or the change in angular position over time.
    • A single complete revolution in a circular orbit corresponds to an angular displacement of 360 degrees (or $2π$ radians).
    • If a satellite completes two full revolutions in one day, the total angular distance covered is: $2 \times 360^{\circ} = 720^{\circ}$.
    • Therefore, the angular velocity per day is $720^{\circ}/day$.
    • In physics, this is often expressed in radians per second ($ω = Δθ / Δt$), but the units used in the options are degrees per day.

    Information Booster:
    • For a geostationary satellite, which completes exactly one revolution per day to stay above the same spot on Earth, the angular velocity would be $360^{\circ}/day$.
    • Higher orbital speeds (and thus higher angular velocities) are required for satellites in Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) compared to those in higher orbits.

    Additional Knowledge:
    • 180°/day (Option A): Corresponds to half a revolution per day.
    • 360°/day (Option B): Corresponds to one revolution per day (characteristic of geostationary/geosynchronous satellites).
    • 90°/day (Option D): Corresponds to a quarter of a revolution per day.

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