Chapter 8.3, Problem 89E

(a)

To determine

The maximum velocity $v_{\max }$ and minimum velocity $v_{\min }$ of earth if $a=1.496\text{×}{10}^8$ kilometer and eccentricity $e=0.00167$.

(b)

To determine

The maximum velocity $v_{\max }$ and minimum velocity $v_{\min }$ of the earth if it has a circular orbit.

(c)

To determine

Location of the planet at which the maximum and minimum velocities occurs in an elliptical orbit.