If, for an Elliptical Orbit with Semimajor Axis A, R_min

question 67

Short Answer

If, for an elliptical orbit with semimajor axis a, r_min = a(1 - e) and r_max = a(1 + e), find the eccentricity if r_max = 1,100,000,000 km and r_min = 910,000,000 km.

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