Question

Draw a energy graph representing the kinetic energy given by the tangential component of velocity of a satellite as it moves in an elliptical orbit about the Sun.

Recall: K_t = 0.5*m*v_t² and K_tot = K_t + Kr, where K_r represents the kinetic energy given by the radial component of velocity of a satellite.

Answer 1

For the satellite motion , conservation of mechanical energy constant . Like circular motion work done by the tangential for will always zero becouse it is always perpendicular to the motion