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

Name: A satellite in an elliptical orbit travels at constant A)velocity. B)speed. C)acceleration. D)all of these E)none of these
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A satellite in an elliptical orbit does not travel at a constant velocity, speed, or acceleration. Its speed and velocity change due to the varying distance from the Earth, and its acceleration changes due to the gravitational force acting on it.

A Satellite in an Elliptical Orbit Travels at Constant