A planet revolves around the sun in an elliptical orbit. The linear speed of the planet will be maximum at

• A

  $\mathrm{D}$

   
• B

  $\mathrm{B}$

   
• Correct answer
  C

  $\mathrm{A}$

   
• D

  $\mathrm{C}$

   

Solution

From Kepler's second law of planetary motion, the linear speed of a planet is maximum, when its distance from the sun is least, $\mathrm{i.}\mathrm{e.},$ at point $\mathrm{A}.$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.