An Observation Satellite for Mapping Purposes Is Placed in a Low

question 56

Multiple Choice

An observation satellite for mapping purposes is placed in a low Earth orbit.In order to see the whole surface of the Earth,which would be the preferred orbit?

• A)an equatorial orbit
• B)a polar orbit
• C)an orbit inclined 45° to the equator
• D)It doesn't matter since the Earth turns completely every 24 hours.

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