At a particular point in orbit a satellite in an elliptical orbit has a gravitational potential energy

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At a particular point in orbit a satellite in an elliptical orbit has a gravitational potential energy of 5000 MJ with respect to Earth's surface and a kinetic energy of 4500 MJ. Later in its orbit, the satellite's potential energy is 6000 MJ. What is its kinetic energy at that point?
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Conceptual Physics

ISBN: 978-0321568090

11th edition

Authors: Paul G. Hewitt

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