Q. In satellite communication, the communication satellite;
A) Acts as a reflector for a beam of modulated microwave from transmitter sent directly towards it
B) Acts as a repeater for a signal reaching there, without any change in frequency
C) Receives the coming modulated microwave signal, amplifies it and returns it to earth at a different frequency
D) None of the above
Explanation
(c) A communication satellite receives the coming modulated microwave signal, amplifies it and return it to earth at a different frequency
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.