MCQ
In which orbits do satellites revolve?
- ACircular and hyperbolic orbits
- BElliptical and parabolic orbits
- ✓Elliptical and circular orbits
- DOnly in elliptical orbits
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Elliptical and circular orbits
Natural satellites e.g., moon revolve around the earth in an elliptical orbit. Geostationary satellites revolve around the earth in circular orbits.
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