What is different about the motion of satellites that travel in elliptical paths compared to satellites that travel in circular paths?
a.
Elliptical satellites travel at a constant speed, but circular satellites do not
c.
Elliptical satellites aren't acted on by gravity, but circular satellites are
b.
Elliptical satellites don't have a constant speed, but circular satellites do
d.
Elliptical satellites are much larger than circular satellite

Question

What is different about the motion of satellites that travel in elliptical paths compared to satellites that travel in circular paths?
a.
Elliptical satellites travel at a constant speed, but circular satellites do not
c.
Elliptical satellites aren't acted on by gravity, but circular satellites are
b.
Elliptical satellites don't have a constant speed, but circular satellites do
d.
Elliptical satellites are much larger than circular satellite

thomaster · Answer

I would guess b (which is your third anwser)

thomaster · Answer

You will probably get a better answer if you put this question under physics

aravindg · Answer

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