An Earth satellite in an elliptical orbit travels slowest when it is
A)nearest the Earth.
B)farthest from the Earth.
C)neither of these

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According to Kepler's Second Law, when a planet (or satellite) is closer to the star (or planet) it orbits, it moves faster. Therefore, the satellite travels slowest when it is farthest from the Earth, at the apogee of its elliptical orbit.

An Earth Satellite in an Elliptical Orbit Travels Slowest When