The angular momentum of a planet of mass M moving around the sun in an elliptical orbit is L. The magnitude of the areal velocity of the planet is:
The angular momentum of a planet of mass M moving around the sun in an elliptical orbit is L. The magnitude of the areal velocity of the planet is:
Option 1 - <p>2L/M<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 2 - <p>L/2M<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 3 - <p>4L/M<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 4 - <p>L/M</p>
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:
A = Area swept ⇒ dA/dt = (1/2)r² (dθ/dt) = (1/2) (Mr²ω)/M = L / (2M)
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