Question

Assertion :A planet moves faster, when it is closer to the sun in its orbit and vice versa Reason: Orbital velocity for an orbiting planet is constant

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

A planet does moves faster when it is closer to the sun in its orbit and vice versa because according to Kepler's Law, the line between the sun and the palnet sweeps equal areas in equal times.