Question

A planet is revolving around the sun as shown in elliptical path, the orbital velocity of the planet will be minimum at

• A. $B$
• B. $D$
• C. $C$
• D. $A$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $C$

Orbital velocity of the planet,$V=\sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}$
As distance of point $C$ is maximum from the sun.
Therefore, orbital velocity will be minimum at $C.$