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Question
The kinetic energies of a planet in an elliptical orbit about the Sun, at positions A, B and C are KA, KB and KC respectively. AC is the major axis and SB is perpendicular to AC at the position of the Sun S as shown in the figure. Then
Options
KA > KB > KC
KB < KA < KC
KA < KB < KC
KB > KA > KC
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Solution
KA > KB > KC
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