Angular Momentum in an Elliptical Orbit
A planet travels in an elliptical orbit around a star. At which point in the orbit is the magnitude of the planet’s angular momentum, relative to the star, the greatest?
A
At the points halfway between perihelion and aphelion
B
At aphelion (farthest distance from the star)
C
The angular momentum is constant throughout the orbit
D
At perihelion (closest approach to the star)
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