Physics (Essay) Paper 2 WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2018

Question 4

 

State one use of:                                
(a)       geostationary satellites;
(b)       polar orbit satellites.

Observation

 

This question was not popular among candidates. Few candidates who attempted this question (a) and (b) performed averagely.

The expected answers

(a) Use of Geostationary satellites                          
- telecommunication (radio, telephone, TV signals);
- (direct) broadcasting;
- information gathering for defense and intelligence.

 

              (b) Use of Polar orbit satellites                        
e.g.                   
- Weather prediction;
- Surveillance/spying;

  - Earth mapping.