Q68 / 90 · JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online) · Physics

The figure shows an elliptical path ABCD of a planet around the sun S such that the area of triangle CSA is 14 the area of the ellipse. (see figure) with DB as the major axis, and CA as the minor axis. If t1 is the time taken for the planet to go over path ABC and t2 for path taken over CDA then:

Figure

  • A
    t1=4t2
  • B
    t1=2t2
  • Correct answer
    C
    t1=3t2
  • D
    t1=t2

Solution

Using Kepler's law,

Area ABCDA=x.

Area SABCS=x4+x2=3x4.

Area SADCS=x2-x4=x4.

Since Arial velocity remains constant. Therefore, area swept will be proportional to time.

Figure
3x4x4=t1t2
⇒t1=3t2

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

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