MCQ
Which is constant for a satellite in orbit
  • A
    Velocity
  • Angular momentum
  • C
    Potential energy
  • D
    Acceleration / Kinetic energy

Answer

Correct option: B.
Angular momentum
(b) Angular momentum is conserved in central field.

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