Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Kinematics of uniform circular motion

Kinematics of uniform circular motion — practice question

A geostationary satellite completes one orbit around the Earth in a period of $24\,\text{hours}$.
(a(i))[1]

State the direction in which the orbit is taken about the Earth.

(a(ii))[1]

State the satellite’s position in relation to the Earth’s surface.

(a(iii))[1]

State a representative frequency for communication between the satellite and Earth.

(b(i))[3]

A signal sent from Earth to a satellite starts with a power of $3.0\,\text{kW}$. The power received by the satellite is reduced by $195\,\text{dB}$. Calculate the signal power received by the satellite.

(b(ii))[2]

By reference to your answer in (i), explain why separate frequencies are used for the up-link and the down-link in communication with the satellite.

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