What Do We Mean by the Orbital Energy of an Orbiting

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Multiple Choice

What do we mean by the orbital energy of an orbiting object (such as a planet,moon,or satellite) ?

• A)Orbital energy is the sum of the object's kinetic energy and its gravitational potential energy as it moves through its orbit.
• B)Orbital energy is the object's kinetic energy as it moves through its orbit.
• C)Orbital energy is a measure of the object's speed as it moves through its orbit.
• D)Orbital energy is the amount of energy required for the object to leave orbit and escape into space.

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Definitions:

Intensity

The magnitude or strength of a particular attribute, such as physical force, emotional feeling, or effort.

Duration

The length of time that something lasts or continues.

Sign

An object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else.

Sensory Qualities

Characteristics of objects detected and interpreted by the senses, including taste, smell, sound, touch, and sight.