The kinetic energies of a planet in an elliptical orbit about the Sun, at positions A, B and C are KA, KB and KC, respectively. AC is the major axis and SB is perpendicular to AC at the position of the Sun S as shown in the figure. Then
As we have learned
Kepler's 2nd law -
Area of velocity =
Areal velocity
small area traced
- wherein
Simiar to Law of conservation of momentum
Angular momentum
Known as Law of Area
Option 1)
This is incorrect
Option 2)
This is correct
Option 3)
This is incorrect
Option 4)
This is incorrect