Consider a planet moving in an elliptical orbit around the sun. The work done on the…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Consider a planet moving in an elliptical orbit around the sun. The work done on the planet by the gravitational force of the sun
- is zero in any small part of the orbit.
- is zero in some parts of the orbit.
- is zero in complete revolution
- is zero in no part of the motion
Answer
(B) is zero in some parts of the orbit., (C) is zero in complete revolution
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