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If $A$ is the areal velocity of a planet of mass $M$, its angular momentum is
PhysicsGravitationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (24 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\frac{M}{A}$
  • B $2 M A$
  • C $A^2 M$
  • D $A M^2$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $2 M A$
According to Kepler's law of area, the areal velocity is given by
$A=\frac{L}{2 M}$
where, $L=$ angular momentum,
$M=$ mass of planet
and $\quad A=$ areal velocity.
Then, $L=2 M A$

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