If satellite is revolving around a planet of mass 
in an elliptical orbit of semi-major axis 
, find the orbital speed of the satellite when it is at a distance 
from the focus
a)
b)
c)
d)
If satellite is revolving around a planet of mass in an elliptical orbit of semi-major axis , find the orbital speed of the satellite when it is at a distance from the focus
a)
b)
c)
d)
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If satellite is revolving around a planet of mass in an elliptical orbit of semi-major axis , find the orbital speed of the satellite when it is at a distance from the focus
a)
b)
c)
d)
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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -
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(a) As in case of elliptic orbit of a satellite mechanical energy
Now, if at position
So, from Eqs. (i) and (ii), we have
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remains constant, at any position of satellite in the orbit,
…(i)
is the orbital speed of satellite
and 
…(ii)
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