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How many natural satellites does the earth have?

Important Questions on Space Missions

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Science and Technology Standard Ten Part - 1>Chapter 10 - Space Missions>Can you recall?>Q 1
Which types of telescopes are orbiting around the earth? Why it is necessary to put them in space?
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Science and Technology Standard Ten Part - 1>Chapter 10 - Space Missions>Exercise>Q 1
If the height of the orbit of a satellite from the earth surface is increased, the tangential velocity of the satellite will _____.
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Science and Technology Standard Ten Part - 1>Chapter 10 - Space Missions>Exercise>Q 1
The initial velocity (during launching) of the Mangalyaan must be greater than _____ of the earth.
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Science and Technology Standard Ten Part - 1>Chapter 10 - Space Missions>Exercise>Q 2
State with reasons whether the following sentences are true or false.
If a spacecraft has to be sent away from the influence of earth’s gravitational field, its velocity must be less than the escape velocity.
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Science and Technology Standard Ten Part - 1>Chapter 10 - Space Missions>Exercise>Q 2
State with reasons whether the following sentences are true or false
The escape velocity on the moon is less than that on the earth.
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Science and Technology Standard Ten Part - 1>Chapter 10 - Space Missions>Exercise>Q 2
State with reasons whether the following sentences are true or false.
A satellite needs a specific velocity to revolve in a specific orbit.
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Science and Technology Standard Ten Part - 1>Chapter 10 - Space Missions>Exercise>Q 2
State with reasons whether the following sentences are true or false.
If the height of the orbit of a satellite increases, its velocity must also increase.
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Science and Technology Standard Ten Part - 1>Chapter 10 - Space Missions>Exercise>Q 3
What is meant by an artificial satellite? How are the satellites classified based on their functions?