A geostationary satellite ........

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A geostationary satellite

can move about any axis

must move about the polar axis

must move on an axis in the equatorial plane

Both (b) and (c)

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Explanation:

must move on an axis in the equatorial plane

-Geosynchronous satellite is placed directly above the Equator with a circular orbit and angular velocity identical to that of the Earth, the satellite is known as a geostationary satellite. These satellites appear to be stationary above a particular point which is due to the synchronization