Satellites

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State the definition of a satellite.

A satellite is a object that is orbiting a moon or star

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If the higher the orbit what happens to the orbital speed

It gets slower

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If the orbit is higher and orbital speed is slow what is the period

It's longer

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What is a geostationary satellite?

A satellite with a period of 24 hours

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State three uses of satellites

Weather forecasting

Communication

Scientific research

Military spying