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Gravitation: Kepler's Laws MCQ

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Kepler's LawsEasyQuestion 6235

Question

Kepler's second law (law of areas) states:
  1. A
    T² ∝ r³
  2. B
    Planet sweeps equal areas in equal time
    Correct
  3. C
    Orbit is circular
  4. D
    Speed is constant

Correct answer

Planet sweeps equal areas in equal time

Explanation

Kepler's 2nd law: equal areas are swept in equal times — due to conservation of angular momentum.