Conservation of Energy in an Elliptical Orbit
A satellite of mass is in a circular orbit of radius . Its orbit is then altered to an elliptical path with the same total mechanical energy. If the apogee of the new orbit is , what is its perigee distance?
A
Such an orbit is not physically possible
B
r/2
C
2r/3
D
r/4
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