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Physics · GRAVITATION
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements: Statement I: Kepler's second law (law of areas) states that the line joining a planet to the Sun sweeps out equal areas in equal intervals of time. Statement II: Kepler's second law is a consequence of the conservation of linear momentum of the planet. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct answer · Option 3
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Explanation
Kepler's second law is a direct consequence of the conservation of angular momentum (since torque due to central gravitational force is zero), not linear momentum. Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect.
