Question

Which of the following is true about the perihelion position of the earth?

Options

• It is farthest from the sun.

• It occurs on 3 January.

• The speed of revolution is the least.

• All of the above

Answer 1

It occurs on 3 January.

Explanation:

1. This is incorrect. Perihelion refers to the point in Earth's orbit when it is closest to the Sun, not farthest.
2. This is correct. Perihelion occurs around 3 January each year when Earth is closest to the Sun.
3. This is incorrect. At perihelion, the speed of revolution is actually highest due to the Sun's stronger gravitational pull, not the least.