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JEE Main 202126 FebruaryMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2021
Date
26 February
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Physics
Chapter
Gravitation

JEE Main 2021 · 26 February · Morning Shift · Physics · Gravitation

A planet revolving in elliptical orbit has : A. a constant velocity...

A planet revolving in elliptical orbit has :

A. a constant velocity of revolution.

B. has the least velocity when it is nearest to the sun.

C. its areal velocity is directly proportional to its velocity.

D. areal velocity is inversely proportional to its velocity.

E. to follow a trajectory such that the areal velocity is constant.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

  1. AA only
  2. BC only
  3. CE only
  4. DD only

Correct answer

C. E only

Step-by-step solution

As per Kepler’s second law “The areal velocity of a planet revolving around the sun in elliptical orbit remains constant which implies the angular momentum of a planet remains constant”. Hence (option E) is the correct option.
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