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Question

For the planet-sun system identify the correct statement


A

The angular momentum of the planet is conserved

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The total kinetic energy of the system is conserved

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The momentum of the planet is conserved

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A

The angular momentum of the planet is conserved


In planetary motion total mechanical energy and angular momentum (areal velocity) are conserved.


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