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

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The Answer of 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

A Satellite Is Orbiting Earth in an Elliptical Orbit