Question
A planet is revolving around the sun is an elliptical orbit as shown in figure. Select correct alternative(s)
- Its total energy is negative at D
- Its angular momentum is constant
- Net torque on planet about sun is zero
- Linear momentum of the planet is conserved
The correct answer is: Its angular momentum is constant
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