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RE-NEET 2026 Physics Kepler's Laws MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In a solar system, the time-period of revolution of a planet tracing a circular orbit of radius R is proportional to:

A

R³/₂

B

C

D

R¹/₂

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to Kepler's third law, the square of the period of revolution is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of the orbit. Hence, the time-period is proportional to R³/₂.

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