Q52 / 56 · NEST (NISER) 2011 · Physics
A satellite GeoSAT is in a circular geostationary orbit of radius $R_G$, above a point P on the equator. Another satellite ComSAT is in a lower circular orbit of radius $0.81 R_G$. At 7 P.M on January 1, ComSAT is sighted directly above P. On which day among the following can ComSAT be sighted directly above P between 7 P.M. and 8P.M.?
- AJanuary 3
- Correct answerBJanuary 9
- CJanuary 15
- DJanuary 21
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.