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What are the directions of rotation of a polar satellite and the Earth?

  • A
    Polar satellite: North-South,Earth: West-East
  • B
    Polar satellite: East-West,Earth: West-East
  • C
    Polar satellite: North-South,Earth: East-West
  • D
    Polar satellite: West-East,Earth: West-East
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Motion of Satellites in Circular Orbits and Planets in Elliptical Orbits

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