STANDARD Physics Orbital Mechanics MCQ Question
A comet orbits the sun in a highly elliptical orbit. Which of the following quantities remains constant throughout its orbit? (i) Linear speed (ii) Angular speed (iii) Angular momentum (iv) Kinetic energy (v) Potential energy (vi) Total energy
(i), (ii), (iii)
(iii), (iv), (v)
(iii) and (vi)
(ii), (iii) and (vi)
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A comet while going on elliptical orbit around the sun has constant angular momentum and total energy at all locations but other quantities vary with locations.
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