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A comet orbits around the Sun in an elliptical orbit. Which of the following quantities remains constant during the course of its motion?
PhysicsGravitationNEET
Options:
  • A Linear velocity
  • B Angular velocity
  • C Angular momentum
  • D Potential energy
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Angular momentum
When comet orbits around Sun in an elliptical orbit, it is under action of a central force and its angular momentum remains constant.

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