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Statement 1:

Even when orbit of a satellite is elliptical, its plane of rotation passes through the centre of earth

Statement 2:

According to law of conservation of angular momentum plane of rotation of satellite always remain same

a)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False

d)

Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True



Question ID - 55563 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

Statement 1:

Even when orbit of a satellite is elliptical, its plane of rotation passes through the centre of earth

Statement 2:

According to law of conservation of angular momentum plane of rotation of satellite always remain same

a)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False

d)

Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

As no torque is acting on the planet, its angular momentum must remain constant in magnitude as well as direction. Therefore, plane of rotation must pass through the centre of earth

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