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A satellite moves in an elliptical orbit about a planet. The maximum and minimum velocities of the satellite are and respectively, with maximum distance km. What is the minimum distance of the satellite from the planet? **[AMU 2007]**

Answer: (C)

Solution

Angular momentum conservation between apogee and perigee: $=⇒

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