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 -
2L/M
Option 2 -
L/2M
Option 3 -
4L/M
Option 4 -
L/M
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1 Answer
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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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