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A planet moves around the sun in an elliptical orbit with semi-major axis a and time period T. T is proportional to

A. a2

B. $${{\text{a}}^{\frac{1}{2}}}$$

C. a3

D. $${{\text{a}}^{\frac{3}{2}}}$$

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

According to Kepler's third law, the square of the period of revolution (T) of a planet around the sun is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis (a) of its elliptical orbit.

Thus, T2∝a3

Taking the square root on both sides, we get:

$$T∝ {{\text{a}}^{\frac{3}{2}}}$$

Hence, the time period (T) is proportional to $${{\text{a}}^{\frac{3}{2}}}$$ which corresponds to Option D.

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  1. Mr. Surya
    Mr. Surya:
    1 year ago

    option D is correct

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