A satellite is seen after every 8 hours. If it rotates opposite to that of the earth, what is its angular velocity about the centre of the earth? Assume the earth is perfectly spherical and the satellite is in the equatorial plane.

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Earth satellite, also called artificial satellite, artificial object launched into a temporary or permanent orbit around Earth.


A satellite is seen after every 8 hours. If it rotates opposite to that of the earth, what is its angular velocity about the centre of the earth? Assume the earth is perfectly spherical and the satellite is in the equatorial plane.