Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 10 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 201: 22

Answer

Both. For an object in orbit, whether that orbit is circular or elliptical, the sum of KE and PE is constant.

Work Step by Step

This is stated on page 197.
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