For a satellite with an elliptical orbit and not a circular orbit, the kinetic energy varies with time.

For a satellite with an elliptical orbit and not a circular orbit, the kinetic energy varies with time. Correct Answer True

The kinetic energy of a satellite is; KE = (1/2) x (G x m x M)/(R+h) h: Height above the surface of the planet For an elliptical orbit, “h” changes with time. Hence, the kinetic energy also varies with time.
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