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tichca

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Compared to the speed a satellite loses when traveling from nearest to farthest points from Earth, the speed gained when returning from farthest to nearest is
 
  A) less.
  B) the same.
  C) more.

Question 2

Acceleration is greater for a satellite in elliptical orbit when it is
 
  A) closest to Earth.
  B) farthest from Earth.
  C) the same at both locations



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A





 

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