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Physics · GRAVITATION
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements: Statement I: For an orbiting satellite in an elliptical orbit, both the kinetic energy and potential energy vary from point to point along the orbit. Statement II: The total mechanical energy of an orbiting satellite in an elliptical orbit remains constant and is negative. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct answer · Option 1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Explanation
In an elliptical orbit, as distance changes, both KE and PE change, but their sum (total mechanical energy) remains constant and negative.
