A Small Satellite Is in Elliptical Orbit Around Earth as Shown

question 2

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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