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A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the earth. The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of the earth.

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The acceleration of `S` is always directed towards the centre of the earth

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The angular momentum of `S` about the centre of the earth changes in direction but its magnitude remains constant

C

The total mechanical energy of `S` varies periodically with time

D

The linear momentum of `S` remains constant in magnitude

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