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The earth moves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit as shown in the figure. The ratio OA/OB = x. The ratio of the speed of the earth at B to that at A is nearly

a
x
b
x
c
xx
d
x2

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Applying conservation of angular momentum at position A and BmvA×OA=mvB×OB Hence, vBvA=OAOB=x

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