ExamBro
ExamBro
COMEDK · Physics · 9. Gravitation

Kepler's second law of planetary motion corresponds to

  1. A conservation of energy
  2. B conservation of angular momentum
  3. C conservation of linear momentum
  4. D conservation of mass
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) conservation of angular momentum

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Kepler's second law states that the radius vector joining a planet to the sun sweeps out equal areas in equal intervals of time. The area swept by the radius vector in a small time interval \(dt\) is given by \(dA = \dfrac{1}{2} |\vec{r} \times d\vec{r}|\). Since…
Same subject
Explore more questions on app