Question

A satellite Sis moving in an elliptical orbit zround the earth.
The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass
of the earth.
(1998S - 2 Marks)
(a) The acceleration of S is always directed towards the
centre of the earth.
(b) The angular momentum of S about the centre of the
earth changes in direction, but its magnitude remains
constant
(c) The total mechanical energy of S varies periodically
with time.
(d) The linear momentum of S remains constant in
magnitude​

Answer 1

Answer:

aa) The acceleration of S is always directed towards the

centre of the eart