Q62 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (24 Jun Shift 2) · Physics

The distance between Sun and Earth is R. The duration of year if the distance between Sun and Earth becomes 3R will be :

  • A
    3 yr 
  • Correct answer
    B
    33 yr
  • C
    3 yr 
  • D
    9 yr

Solution

According to Kepler's Third Law – The Law of Periods,

         T2∝R3

where T is time taken by the planet to go once around the sun and R is the semi-major axis (distance) of the elliptical orbit.

∴ T2=k R3   …(i)

Where k is a constant of proportionality.

When R becomes 3 times, let the time period be T'.

∴                    T'2=k(3R)3             …(ii)

∴                    T2T'2=127

So, time period will be 33 yr.

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

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