A comet is revolving around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit. Which of the following…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A comet is revolving around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit. Which of the following will remain constant throughout its orbit?
- Kinetic energy
- Potential energy
- Total energy
- Angular momentum
Answer
(C) Total energy, (D) Angular momentum
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