For a planet with semi-major axis and eccentricity

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Problem

For a planet with semi-major axis

2\,\text{AU}

and eccentricity

0.20

, calculate the ratio of its speed at perihelion to its speed at aphelion. (a)

1.22

(b)

1.25

(c)

0.67

(d)

1.5