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Chapter 13.6, Problem 13.4QQ

(a)

To determine

The point in the elliptical orbit (perihelion or aphelion) that represents the highest value of the speed of comet.

(b)

To determine

The point in the elliptical orbit (perihelion or aphelion) represents the potential energy of the comet-sun system.

(c)

To determine

The point in the elliptical orbit (perihelion or aphelion) represents the kinetic energy of comet.

(d)

To determine

The point in the elliptical orbit (perihelion or aphelion) represents the total energy of the comet-sun system.

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