A Small Satellite Is in Elliptical Orbit Around Earth as Shown.If

question 25

Multiple Choice

A small satellite is in elliptical orbit around Earth as shown.If L denotes the magnitude of its angular momentum and K denotes kinetic energy:

• A)L₂ > L₁ and K₂ > K₁
• B)L₂ > L₁ and K₂ = K₁
• C)L₂ = L₁ and K₂ = K₁
• D)L₂ < L₁ and K₂ = K₁
• E)L₂ = L₁ and K₂ > K₁

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