Assertion : The speed of a satellite is constant if the orbital path of the satellite is elliptical. Reason : Speed of a satellite is not constant if orbital path of the orbit is elliptical according to Kepler's laws of motion. Here, Areal velocity is constant.

Assertion : The speed of a satellite is constant if the orbital path o

1.	Assertion : The speed of a satellite is constant if the orbital path of the satellite is elliptical. Reason : Speed of a satellite is not constant if orbital path of the orbit is elliptical according to Kepler's laws of motion. Here, Areal velocity is constant.
Answer» If both ASSERTION and REASON are CORRECT and reason is a correct EXPLANATION of the assertion. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. If assertion is correct but reason is INCORRECT. If assertion is incorrect but reason is correct. Answer :D