Physics · Gravitation
Every planet revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit. Consider the following statements regarding planetary motion: A. The gravitational force acting on a planet is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from the Sun. B. The force acting on the planet is inversely proportional to the product of the masses of the planet and the Sun. C. The centripetal force acting on the planet is directed away from the Sun. D. The square of the time period of revolution of a planet around the Sun is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit. Choose the correct statements from the options given below:
- 1A and B only
- 2B and C only
- 3C and D only
- 4A and D only✓
Correct answer
A and D only
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