A planet P is moving in an elliptical path around the sun S. Speed of planet in positions P and Q are v1 and v2 respectively with SP= r1 and SQ= r2, then v1v2 is equal to
Angular momentum of planet about the center of sun is constant.
i.e., mvrsinθ=constant
At position P and Q, θ=90∘ and m = mass of planet = constant
∴ vr = constant
or v1v2=r2r1