Question
Question: Kepler's second law of motion deals with...
Kepler's second law of motion deals with
A
The shape of the orbit of the planet
B
The time period of resolution of planet around the sun
C
The speed/area that the planet travels
D
None of the above
Answer
The speed/area that the planet travels
Explanation
Solution
Kepler's second law, also known as the Law of Areas, states that a line segment joining a planet and the Sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time. This implies that the orbital speed of the planet varies, being faster when closer to the Sun and slower when farther away, ensuring that equal areas are swept in equal times.