Practice question
Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect about a satellite in orbit?
Explanation
otal energy is negative (option 1 correct), kinetic energy varies in elliptical orbits (option 2 correct), and gravity provides centripetal force (option 3 correct). Option 4 is incorrect as speed decreases with altitude.
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