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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB 2011🎓 HS🔄 Round 2#️⃣ Q21🌟 Bonus📝 Multiple Choice

A planet orbits a star in an elliptical orbit. When the planet is furthest from the star, which of the following statements is true?

W) The angular momentum of the planet is at a maximum
X) The angular momentum of the planet is at a minimum
Y) The kinetic energy of the planet is at a minimum
Z) The kinetic energy of the planet is at a maximum
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