UNIVERSE
SATELLITESICY BODIES
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Question
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The conservation of energy applies to satellites in
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elliptical orbits
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circular orbits
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both
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Spacecraft that orbit Earth, called satellites, are close enough to the Sun that they can often use solar power. These spacecraft have solar panels which convert the Sun’s energy into electricity that powers the spacecraft. The electricity from the solar panels charges a battery in the spacecraft.
Detailed explanation-2: -Total energy is conserved in moving a satellite to higher orbit.
Detailed explanation-3: -The energy for orbiting satellites combines kinetic energy and potential energy. The negative potential energy being twice the magnitude of the positive kinetic energy results in negative total energy.
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