Answer to Question #5096 in Astronomy | Astrophysics for Sam

Question #5096

A satellite is in an elliptical orbit at altitudes ranging from 240 to 870 . At its highest point, it's moving at 7.33. How fast is it moving at the lowest point?

Expert's answer

240 7.33
870 x

x=870*7.33/240=26.57

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