NEETPhysicsGravitationMCQ+4 / −1
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


- AKA < KB < KC
- BKA > KB > KC
- CKB < KA < KC
- DKB > KA > KC
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Correct answer: B
Speed of the planet will be maximum when
its distance from the sun is minimum as mvr =
constant.

Point A is perihelion and C is aphelion.
Clearly, VA > VB > VC
So, KA > KB > KC
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