Question

In a planetary motion, a planet ___________ in equal intervals of time.

• A. traces equal areas
• B. travels with a uniform speed distance
• C. Both (A) and (B)
• D. travels with a uniform velocity

Answer 1

The correct option is A

traces equal areas

1. According to Kepler's second law of planetary motion a planet when moves around the sun sweep over an equal area in an equal interval of time.
2. It means that when the planet is near to the sun it moves faster.

Hence the correct option is (A) traces equal areas.