Most satellites follow an oval-shaped (elliptical) path rather than a circular path around the earth. the pe increases when the satellite moves farther from the earth. according to energy conservation, the satellite has its greatest speed ___.

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Emilee Macdonald

9 March, 01:34

Most satellites follow an oval-shaped (elliptical) path rather than a circular path around the earth. the pe increases when the satellite moves farther from the earth. according to energy conservation, the satellite has its greatest speed ___.

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Jessie Mathews · Answer 1

Most satellites follow an oval-shaped (elliptical) path rather than a circular path around the earth. the pe increases when the satellite moves farther from the earth. according to energy conservation, the satellite has its greatest speed _when it is the closest to the Earth__.