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Physics Question on Work and Kinetic Energy

The kinetic energies of a planet in an elliptical orbit about the Sun, at positions A, B and C are KA , KB and KC , respectively. AC is the major axis and SB is perpendicular to AC at the position of the Sun S as shown in the figure. Then
The kinetic energies of a planet in an elliptical orbit

A

KA<KB<KC

B

KB<KA<KC

C

KA>KB>KC

D

KB>KA>KC

Answer

KA>KB>KC

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): KA>KB>KC