The time period of a satellite in geostationary orbit is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The time period of a satellite in geostationary orbit is
A. 365 days
B. 12 hours
C. 1 month
D. 24 hours
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Geostationary orbit period equals Earth's rotation period, 24 hours.

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Question #1
If the momentum of a body is increased by 50%, what will be the percentage increase in its kinetic energy?
A. 225%
B. 100%
C. 50%
D. 125%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Kinetic energy (K) and momentum (p) are related by K = p^2 / 2m. If momentum increases by 50%, the new momentum p' = p + 0.5p = 1.5p. The new kinetic energy K' = (1.5p)^2 / 2m = 2.25 (p^2 / 2m) = 2.25 K. This means K has increased by 1.25 K, which is a 125% increase. Understanding quadratic relationships is crucial for such problems.

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Question #2
A force of 10 N acts on a body of mass 2 kg for 1 s. Change in momentum is
A. 20 kg m/s
B. 5 kg m/s
C. 10 kg m/s
D. 2 kg m/s

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Impulse = F t = 10 N s = change in momentum.

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Question #3
If the percentage error in measurement of radius of a sphere is 2%, the percentage error in volume is
A. 4%
B. 2%
C. 6%
D. 8%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Volume V = (4/3)πr³, so ΔV/V = 3 Δr/r. Percentage error in volume = 3 × 2% = 6%.

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