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AIIMS 2002
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2002
Subject
Physics
Chapter
Gravitation

AIIMS 2002 · Physics · Gravitation

Kepler's second law is based on

Kepler's second law is based on

Options

  1. ANewton's first law
  2. Bspecial theory of relativity
  3. CNewton's second law
  4. Dconservation of angular momentum.

Correct answer

D. conservation of angular momentum.

Step-by-step solution

Kepler's second law states that the line between a planet and the sun sweeps out equal areas in equal times. Kepler's second law is based on law of conservation of angular momentum.
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