An Earth satellite is in an elliptical orbit.The satellite travels fastest when it is
A)nearest the Earth.
B)farthest from the Earth.
C)It travels at constant speed everywhere in orbit.

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According to Kepler's Second Law, an object in elliptical orbit moves fastest when it is closest to the body it is orbiting. Therefore, the satellite travels fastest when it is nearest the Earth.

An Earth Satellite Is in an Elliptical Orbit