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Question
Kepler's Second Law is a consequence of which fundamental principle of physics?
Options
Conservation of energy
Conservation of angular momentum
Conservation of mass
Conservation of linear momentum
MCQ
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Solution
Conservation of angular momentum
Explanation:
The gravitational force from the Sun is a central force, which exerts no torque on the planet, thus its angular momentum remains constant.
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