A Planet Travels in an Elliptical Orbit About a Star

question 9

Multiple Choice

A planet travels in an elliptical orbit about a star X as shown. The magnitude of the acceleration of the planet is:

• A) greatest at point Q
• B) greatest at point S
• C) greatest at point U
• D) greatest at point W
• E) the same at all points

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