A planet revolving in an elliptical orbit has:
(A) | A constant velocity of revolution. |
(B) | Has the least velocity when it is nearest to the Sun. |
(C) | Its areal velocity is directly proportional to its velocity. |
(D) | Areal velocity is inversely proportional to its velocity. |
(E) | To follow a trajectory such that the areal velocity is constant. |
Choose the correct option from the given ones:
1. | (A) only |
2. | (D) only |
3. | (C) only |
4. | (E) only |
(A) | Planets revolve around the Sun with constant linear speed. |
(B) | The energy of a planet in an elliptical orbit is constant. |
(C) | A satellite in circular motion has constant energy. |
(D) | A body falling towards the Earth results in negligible displacement of the Earth. |