Gravitation Question 295
Question: a planet in elliptical orbit around the sun 5’. Where is the kinetic energy of the planet maximum?
Options:
A)
B)
C)
D)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
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Angular momentum of the planet about S is conserved.
So,
constant. is maximum when r is minimum.So, v is maximum at point
. Hence K.E. is maximum at .