A satellite is orbiting Earth in an elliptical orbit.The distance of the satellite from Earth at the aphelion (r_A)is twice that at the perihelion (r_B).The total energy (potential and kinetic)of the satellite at A is _____ the total energy at B. A)the same as B)twice C)half D)one quarter E)four times

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The Answer of A satellite is orbiting Earth in an elliptical orbit.The distance of the satellite from Earth at the aphelion (r_A)is twice that at the perihelion (r_B).The total energy (potential and kinetic)of the satellite at A is _____ the total energy at B. A)the same as B)twice C)half D)one quarter E)four times

A Satellite Is Orbiting Earth in an Elliptical Orbit