Gravitation Question 197

Question: The maximum and minimum distances of a comet from the sun are [8×1012,m] and [1.6×1012,m] . If its velocity when nearest to the sun is 60 m/s, what will be its velocity in m/s when it is farthest [Orissa 2001]

Options:

A) 12

B) 60

C) 112

D) 6

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

By conservation of angular momentum mvr= constant [vmin×rmax=vmax×rmin] [vmin=60×1.6×10128×1012=605=12,m/s]



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