Why Are Some Satellites Described as Being Stationary

question 76

Multiple Choice

Why are some satellites described as being stationary?

• A) They can only observe stationary weather systems.
• B) They have no orbital motion.
• C) Their orbital motion matches the earth's rotation and stay above the same site.
• D) They orbit over the earth's poles.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Accounts payable refers to the amounts owed by a company to its creditors for goods or services received that have not yet been paid for.

Nominal Accounts

Accounts that are closed at the end of each accounting period; includes revenue, expense, and withdrawal accounts.

Sales Journal

A specialized accounting journal used to record all sales transactions of a company on credit.

Accounts Receivable Subsidiary Ledger

A ledger detailing individually the amounts owed by each customer, supplementing the general ledger's summary account.