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

Kinematics of uniform circular motion — practice question

(a)[4]

Outline the principles behind using a geostationary satellite for communication on Earth.

(b)[4]

Polar-orbiting satellites are also used for communication on Earth. State and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of polar-orbiting satellites compared with geostationary satellites.

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