Test: AP Physics C: Mechanics

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A satellite is in an elliptical orbit about the Earth. If the satellite needs to enter a circular orbit at the apogee of the ellipse, in what direction will it need to accelerate?

Away from Earth

In the direction of travel

This maneuver cannot be accomplished

Towards Earth

Opposite the direction of travel

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