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

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.