The largest and the shortest distance of the earth from the sun are 
and 
, its distance from the sun when it is at the perpendicular to the major axis of the orbit drawn from the sun
a)
b)
c)
d)
The largest and the shortest distance of the earth from the sun are and , its distance from the sun when it is at the perpendicular to the major axis of the orbit drawn from the sun
a)
b)
c)
d)
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The largest and the shortest distance of the earth from the sun are and , its distance from the sun when it is at the perpendicular to the major axis of the orbit drawn from the sun
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -
(c)
The earth moves around the sun is elliptical path, so by using the properties of ellipse
and 
and 
Where 
semi major axis
semi minor axis
eccentricity
Now required distance = semi latusrectum 
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