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- A planet moving along an elliptical orbit is closest to the sun at a distance r1
. A planet moving along an elliptical orbit is closest to the sun at a distance r1
and farthest away at a distance of r2 .
If v1 and v2 are the linear velocities at these points respectively, then the ratio v1/v2 is?
A: r1/r2
B: r2/r1
C: (r1/r2)^2
D: (r2/r1)^2
Best Answer
Explanation:
From the law of conservation of angular momentum,
Final Answer:Hence, Option B is correct.
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