Question
Physics Question on Gravitation
Choose the incorrect statement from the given statements.
A
Planets revolve around the Sun with constant linear speed.
B
Energy of the planet in elliptical orbit is constant.
C
Satellites in circular motion have constant energy.
D
Body falling towards the Earth results in negligible displacement of the Earth.
Answer
Planets revolve around the Sun with constant linear speed.
Explanation
Solution
The incorrect option is (A): Planets revolve around the Sun with constant linear speed.
The correct answer should be Planet revolves around the Sun in elliptical orbit with variable speed.