$A$ satellite $S$ moves around a planet $P$ in an elliptical orbit as shown in the figure. The ratio of the speed of the satellite at point $a$ to that at point $b$ is:

  • A
    $1 : 9$
  • B
    $1 : 3$
  • C
    $1 : 1$
  • D
    $3 : 1$

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