1 A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the

Last updated: 5/29/2023

1 A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the earth The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of the earth Then 1 the acceleration of S is always directed towards the centre of the earth 2 the angular momentum of S about the centre of the earth changes in direction but its magnitude remains constant 3 the total mechanical energy of S varies periodically with time 4 the linear momentum of S remains constant in