Question

A satellite is orbiting the Earth in an elliptical path. Which of the following does not impact the velocity of the satellite?(1 point)
Responses

The mass of the satellite
The mass of the satellite

The height/distance the satellite is from the Earth
The height/distance the satellite is from the Earth

All of these factors impact the velocity of the satellite
All of these factors impact the velocity of the satellite

The mass of the Earth

Answer 1

The mass of the satellite does not impact the velocity of the satellite in orbit. According to Kepler's laws and Newton's laws of motion and gravitation, the velocity of an object in orbit is primarily determined by the gravitational force acting on it and its distance from the center of the Earth, not its own mass.

Therefore, the correct answer is **The mass of the satellite**.