A satellite in an elliptical orbit travels at a

1) constant speed
2) variable speed
3) not enough information to say

because
4) the net force acting on it is zero.
5) of the component of gravitational force existing in its direction of motion.
6) it is characteristic of it to do so.
7) again, not enough information is given to say.


Answer: 2, 5

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