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A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the earth. The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of the earth. Then,
(a)the total mechanical energy of S varies periodically with time.
(b)the linear momentum of S remains constant is magnitude.
(c)the acceleration of S is always directed towards the centre of the earth.
(d)the angular momentum of S about the centre of the earth changes in direction, but its magnitude remains constant.

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