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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
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Options:
  • A the acceleration of S is always directed towards the centre of the earth
  • B The angular momentum of S about the centre of the earth changes in direction, but its magnitude remains constant
  • C the total mechanical energy of S varies periodically with time
  • D the linear momentum of S remains constant in magnitude
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The correct answer is: the acceleration of S is always directed towards the centre of the earth
The acceleration of S is always directed towards the centre of the earth

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