Physics-Kepler's Laws

NEET Physics Kepler's Laws Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): Kepler's second law states that the line joining a planet to the Sun sweeps out equal areas in equal times. | Reason (R): Angular momentum conservation leads to Kepler’s second law and holds for any central force.

A

Both A and R are true and R explains A.

B

Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Kepler's second law is a result of the conservation of angular momentum, which applies to any central force, as stated in the NCERT context.

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