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In orbital mechanics, the '''semi-major axis''' is half the [[major axis]]. It is linearly related to the [[orbital energy]].
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In orbital mechanics, the '''semi-major axis''' is half the [[major axis]]. It monotonically increases with [[orbital energy]].
  
 
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In orbital mechanics, the semi-major axis is half the major axis. It monotonically increases with orbital energy.