If a satellite is orbiting the Earth in elliptical motion, then it will move (slowest, fastest) when its closest to the Earth. While moving towards the Earth (along the path from D to A) there is a component of force in the (same, opposite) direction as the motion; this causes the satellite to (slow down, speed up). While moving away from the Earth (along the path from A to D) there is a component of force in the (same, opposite) direction as the motion; this causes the satellite to (slow