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Gravitation: Kepler's Laws MCQ

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Kepler's LawsMediumQuestion 6261

Question

According to Kepler's 2nd law, planet moves fastest when:
  1. A
    Farthest from Sun (aphelion)
  2. B
    Closest to Sun (perihelion)
    Correct
  3. C
    At average distance
  4. D
    Speed is always same

Correct answer

Closest to Sun (perihelion)

Explanation

At perihelion (closest point), by conservation of angular momentum, planet moves fastest.

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