The gravitation force on the satellite will be aiming toward the centre of earth so acceleration of the satellite will also be aiming toward the centre of earth.
A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the earth. The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of the earth. Then,
NEET UG 2015 — Physics Mechanics
A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the earth. The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of the earth. Then,
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- A
the total mechanical energy of S varies periodically with time.
- B
the linear momentum of S remains constant is magnitude.
- C
the acceleration of S is always directed towards the centre of the earth.
- D
the angular momentum of S about the centre of the earth changes in direction, but its magnitude remains constant.
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