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A planet is orbiting the sun in an elliptical orbit. Which of the following is constant?

A

Speed

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Kinetic energy

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Angular momentum

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Angular speed

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Solution

The correct option is C Angular momentum
Angular momentum is conserved in the rotation of planets because there are no external force which acts on the system.

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