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

  $C$

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, ie, at point $A$.

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