Figure G-3 -A Satellite Follows an Elliptical Orbit About a Planet as About

question 207

Multiple Choice

Figure G-3

-A satellite follows an elliptical orbit about a planet as shown. The speed of the satellite is greatest when the satellite is in position

• A)A.
• B)B.
• C)C.
• D)D.
• E)same at all points in its orbit. At which position is there no component of force in the direction of the satellite's instantaneous velocity?
• F)A
• G)B
• H)C
• I)D
• J)A component of force exists in the direction of instantaneous velocity at every point along the orbital path.

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