Elliptical orbit around a massive spherical planet

[NAkid]

Homework Statement

The path of a very small satellite S in an elliptical orbit around a massive spherical planet P is shown in the figure. The distance from 3 to 4 is the same as from 4 to 5, 9 to 10, and 10 to 11.
(Select T-True, F-False, G-Greater than, L-Less than, E-Equal to, If the first is T and the rest F, enter
TFFFFFF).

https://cats.lsa.umich.edu/msuphysicslib/Graphics/Gtype30/prob02a_ellipse2na.gif

A) The total PE + KE of S at `4' is ... that at `9'.
B) The magnitude of the force on S at `2' is ... at `8'.
C) The PE of S varies with position.
D) The torqe exerted on S is constant
E) S has its minimum speed at `10'.
F) The speed of S at position `2' is ... at `8'.
G) P could be at position X for the orbit of S shown.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

A) The total PE + KE of S at `4' is ... that at `9'. GREATER THAN
B) The magnitude of the force on S at `2' is ... at `8'. LESS THAN
C) The PE of S varies with position. TRUE, depends on R
D) The torqe exerted on S is constant NOT SURE, FALSE?
E) S has its minimum speed at `10'. LESS THAN
F) The speed of S at position `2' is ... at `8'. LESS THAN
G) P could be at position X for the orbit of S shown. TRUE

 

[Feldoh]

I doubt too many people here go to the university of michigan. Could you upload the diagram somewhere we don't need to log into?

 

[kyle8921]

, as long as the gravitational force is still acting on S and keeping it in orbit, P could be at any position.