The Figure Below Shows a Planet Travelling in a Counterclockwise

question 33

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows a planet travelling in a counterclockwise direction on an elliptical path around a star located at one focus of the ellipse. When the planet is at point A:

• A)its speed is constant.
• B)its speed is increasing.
• C)its speed is decreasing.
• D)its speed is a maximum.
• E)its speed is a minimum.

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Definitions:

Stop-Loss Order

A type of order placed with a broker to sell a security when it reaches a certain price, used to limit an investor's loss on a position.

Limit Sell Order

An instruction to sell a security at a specified price or better, ensuring that the sell price is no lower than what the seller has defined.

Gains

The monetary increase in value of an asset or investment over its purchase price.

Maximum Possible Gain

The highest profit that can be achieved in an investment.