Which of the properties in the list to the right apply to th

Which of the properties in the list to the right apply to the apogee or perigee of an elliptical Earth orbit? Indicate all that apply. Apogee Perigee Highest altitude Lowest altitude Highest velocity Lowest velocity

Solution

Apogee- Highest altitude, Lowest velocity

Perigree- Lowest altitude, Highest velocity

Apogee- When a satellite follows elliptical orbit around the earth, the satelite will always have a variable velocity and varialble altitude. At a certain point the altitude will be highest. That point is known as Apogee. The velocity of the satellite will be very slow at the apogee.

Perigee- When a satellite follows elliptical orbit around the earth, the satelite will always have a variable velocity and varialble altitude. At a certain point the altitude will be lowest. That point is known as Perigee. The velocity of the satellite will be very high at the Perigee