A Satellite Is Orbiting Earth in an Elliptical Orbit

Multiple Choice

A satellite is orbiting Earth in an elliptical orbit. The distance of the satellite from Earth at the aphelion (r_A) is twice that at the perihelion (r_B) . The total energy (potential and kinetic) of the satellite at A is _____ the total energy at B.

A) the same as
B) twice
C) half
D) one quarter
E) four times