A satellite in an elliptical orbit travels at constant
A) speed.
B) acceleration.
C) velocity.
D) all of these
E) none of these

Name: A satellite in an elliptical orbit travels at constant A) speed. B) acceleration. C) velocity. D) all of these E) none of these
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In an elliptical orbit, a satellite's speed, acceleration, and velocity all change due to the varying distance from the object it is orbiting. This causes changes in gravitational force and, consequently, changes in the satellite's motion.

A Satellite in an Elliptical Orbit Travels at Constant