An Earth satellite is in an elliptical orbit. The satellite travels faster when it is

A) nearest Earth
B) farthest from Earth
C) constant speed everywhere in orbit

and in close orbit travels faster when orbiting
4) the Moon.
5) Earth.
6) both about the same for the same altitudes.


Answer: 3, 6

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