For all paths of Earth satellites, one focus of the path is
A)the location from which the satellite was launched.
B)Earth's center.
C)the Sun's center.
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The gravitational force of Earth acts as the centripetal force on the satellite, causing it to move in an elliptical path around Earth. The center of Earth is one focus of this elliptical path.

For All Paths of Earth Satellites, One Focus of the Path