Artificial satellites - class-VIII

Questions about artificial satellites, orbital mechanics, satellite components, and Indian space missions including Chandrayaan

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A satellite of mass $m$ revolving around the earth in a circular orbit of radius $2R$ has to be shifted to another circular orbit of radius $4R$. The energy required for this process will be ($M\rightarrow$ mass of earth, $R\rightarrow$ radius of the earth)

  1. $\dfrac {GMm}{8R}$
  2. $\dfrac {2GMm}{3R}$
  3. $\dfrac {GMm}{4R}$
  4. $\dfrac {GMm}{6R}$
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When energy of a satellite-planet system is positive then satellite will :

  1. Move around planet in circular orbit
  2. Move around planet in elliptical orbit
  3. Escape out with minimum speed
  4. Escape out with speed greater than escape velocity
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Remote imaging satellites are placed in geostationary orbit. This statement is

  1. True
  2. False
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Transponder is a device in satellites to: 

  1. correct the orbit of satellite
  2. photograph features of the Earth
  3. receive and broadcast audio and video signals
  4. spy on criminals
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The first satellite to put into space by India is:

  1. INSAT
  2. Aryabhatta
  3. Rohini
  4. Bhaskara
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
The process of acquiring information about an object or phenomenon without making actual physical contact within, as opposed to onsite observation is called :
  1. Remote Sensing
  2. Actuation
  3. Transducing
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A celestial body that revolves around a planet is known as _____. 

  1. $Constellation$
  2. $Satellites$
  3. $Sun$
  4. None of these
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The planet having the largest number of satellites amongst the following is

  1. Jupiter
  2. Saturn
  3. Uranus
  4. Mars
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The first Indian built rocket was launched from:

  1. Bangalore
  2. Sriharikota
  3. Thumba
  4. Trivandrum
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which among the following is the greatest achievement of Chandrayaan?

  1. the discovery of the widespread presence of water molecules in the lunar soil
  2. the discovery of the widespread presence of nitrogen molecules in the lunar soil
  3. the discovery of the widespread presence of $CO _2$ molecules in the lunar soil
  4. none of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

______________________is a CMOS camera, performed mineralogical mapping in the 400900 nm band with a spectral resolution of 15 nm and a spatial resolution of 80 m.

  1. HEX
  2. Hyper Spectral Imager
  3. Moon Impact Probe
  4. none of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following Indian instruments were used in chandrayaan?

  1. TMC
  2. LLRI
  3. HEX
  4. all of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The specifications of chandrayaan include which of the following?

  1. 1380 Kg in mass.
  2. Cuboidal in shape
  3. Fuel and oxidiser were stored in two tanks of 390 litres each.
  4. all of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Chandrayaan used a _______________ integrated propulsion system to reach lunar orbit as well as orbit and altitude maintenance while orbiting the Moon.

  1. tripropellent
  2. bipropellant
  3. two star sensors
  4. none of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Chandrayaan was mainly powered by its solar array, which included one solar panel covering a total area of 2.15 x 1.8 m generating 750 W of peak power, which was stored in a_____________ for use during eclipses.

  1. cadmium zinc battery
  2. lead ion battery
  3. 36 Ah lithium-ion battery
  4. none of the above