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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