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Was doing a problem in TBR yesterday where in an elliptical orbit, the work done was non-zero.
Now I know that since the object's velocity increased as it approached the Sun, there must be some work done to change its energy but what if it had been a perfectly circular question? Does work done in that case is still non-zero with total NET work being done zero?
Would love a clarification on that-
Thanks,
Now I know that since the object's velocity increased as it approached the Sun, there must be some work done to change its energy but what if it had been a perfectly circular question? Does work done in that case is still non-zero with total NET work being done zero?
Would love a clarification on that-
Thanks,