A planet is in a circular orbit around a star – its radius and speed are constant. Which of the following is constant? Which of the following is not constant? Explain why. a.    Kinetic Energy b.    Potential Energy c.    Linear Momentum d.    Angular Momentum

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A planet is in a circular orbit around a star – its radius and speed are constant. Which of the following is constant? Which of the following is not constant? Explain why.


a.    Kinetic Energy
b.    Potential Energy
c.    Linear Momentum
d.    Angular Momentum

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