Which of the following statements is true about the motion of planets-
A. A planet's orbit is elliptical with the Sun at one of two focal points
B. A planet's orbit is spherical with the Sun at one of two focal points
C. A planet's orbit is elliptical with another planet in one of two focal points
D. A planet's orbit is spherical with another planet in one of two focal points
Answer: Option A
This Question Belongs to Physics GK Chapter Wise >> Gravitational Force
The movement of the Moon around the Earth is due to . . . . . . . .
A. Gravitational force
B. Centrifugal force
C. Concentric force
D. Nuclear force
Which one of the following statements about a satellite orbiting around the earth is correct?
A. Satellite is kept in orbit by remote control from ground station
B. Satellite is kept in orbit by retro-rocket and solar energy keeps it moving around the earth
C. Satellite requires energy from solar panels and solid fuels for orbiting
D. Satellite does not required any energy for orbiting
What will happen if an object is thrown into space with the speed of 8 km/s?
A. The object will go into space
B. It will return to Earth
C. It will rotate into the orbit of Earth
D. It will burst out
Astronauts feel . . . . . . . . weight inside the spacecraft.
A. more
B. less
C. zero
D. depends on G force
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