The figure shows a planet in elliptical orbit around the sun S. The kinetic energy of the planet will be maximum when the planet is at :
A
P1
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B
P2
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C
P3
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D
P4
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Solution
The correct option is AP1 In the figure shown, at the point P1 the kinetic energy of the planet is maximum as it has the least value of radius vector with greater forces of gravitational attraction.