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For a satellite with an elliptical orbit and not a circular orbit, the kinetic energy varies with time.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of Gravitation in portion Gravitation of Physics – Class 11

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Right choice is (a) True

Best explanation: The KINETIC ENERGY of a satellite is;

KE = (1/2) x (G x m x M)/(R+H)

h: Height above the surface of the planet

For an ELLIPTICAL ORBIT, “h” changes with time. Hence, the kinetic energy also varies with time.



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