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A satellite is an object which orbits a larger body. For example, the Moon orbits the Earth, and the Earth orbits the Sun. The Moon is a satellite of the Earth and the Earth is a Satellite of the Sun.

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What is a satellite that orbits earth?

If by satellite you mean an object that orbits the earth, then the Moon is a satellite of the earth. There are thousands of other satellites put into orbit by both private and public organizations used for everything from GPS to communication and even you TV service.


What is a small body revolving around planet - a moon?

A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet. Moons come in various sizes and can have different characteristics depending on their composition and distance from the planet. The Earth's moon is an example of a natural satellite.


Why do we describe the moon as around revolving?

Because that is what it does, it orbits the earth.


Why communication satellites are stationed geostationary orbits?

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Why do we describe the moon as revolving around earth?

Because that is what it does, it orbits the earth.


Does earth's gravity do any work on satellite revolving around it?

NO. The gravity of Earth, in conjunction with the inertia of the satellite, keeps the satellite revolving around Earth. However, the satellite doesn't get any nearer to the Earth. So, according to the laws of physics, no work is done. (I'm ignoring the fact that satellites sometimes lose height and need to be "boosted" a bit to maintain their orbits. Also, I'm assuming that the satellite's orbit is circular. If the orbit is elliptical the answer is more or less the same, but a bit more complicated.)


Jupiter is a satellite of another object?

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What is something that revolves around something else?

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What is a good sentence for satellite?

Here is an example sentence with the word "satellite":The moon is a natural satellite that orbits around the Earth.


What is a good sentence satellite?

Here is an example sentence with the word "satellite":The moon is a natural satellite that orbits around the Earth.


How is the moon a satellite to earth?

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What is something that orbits?

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