Velocity is a vector quantity which has both magnitude and direction. net force is also a vector quantity which has both magnitude and direction. using complete sentences, describe the net force acting upon the object during the course of the elliptical orbit. comment on both the magnitude and the direction.

When the object is moving in the elliptical orbit, it means that the direction of its acceleration should be towards the two foci (plural of focus) of the ellipse to keep the elliptical motion. As force according to the Newton's second law: F = ma, the net force must be in the direction of the acceleration. As far as the magnitude of net force is concerned, you can use Newton's gravitational law to find its magnitude.