An Earth satellite in an elliptical orbit travels fastest when it is
A)nearest Earth.
B)farthest from Earth.
C)everywhere along its orbit.

Name: An Earth satellite in an elliptical orbit travels fastest when it is A)nearest Earth. B)farthest from Earth. C)everywhere along its orbit.
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A satellite in an elliptical orbit around Earth moves fastest when it is closest to Earth, due to the stronger gravitational pull at this point, known as perigee.

An Earth Satellite in an Elliptical Orbit Travels Fastest When