Solved: A satellite follows the elliptical orbit shown in

Chapter 12, Problem 12.124

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A satellite follows the elliptical orbit shown in FIGURE P12.77. The only force on the satellite is the gravitational attraction of the planet. The satellites speed at point a is 8000 m/s. a. Does the satellite experience any torque about the center of the planet? Explain. b. What is the satellites speed at point b? c. What is the satellites speed at point c?

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