JEE Main 2023 — Gravitation Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift
Question
Choose the incorrect statement from the following:
Choose an option
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Correct answer
AThe linear speed of a planet revolving around the sun remains constant.
Step-by-step explanation
The linear speed of a planet revolving around the sun does not remain constant, as planets follow an elliptical orbit around the sun. According to Kepler's second law, the areal velocity of a planet remains constant, which means that the planet moves faster when it is closer to the sun (at perihelion) and slower when it is farther away (at aphelion).
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