Keplers Law - NEET Physics Questions
Question 1: easy

Near the earth’s surface time period of a satellite is 1.4 hrs. Find its time period if it is at the distance ‘4R’ from the centre of earth :

1. 32 hrs.
2. (1/8√2) hrs.
3. 8√2 hrs.
4. 16 hrs.
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To find the time period of a satellite at a distance \( 4R \) from the center of the Earth, we can use Kepler's third law of planetary motion, which states:

\[
T^2 \propto r^3
\]

1. Given:
- Time period at Earth's surface (\( T_0 \)): \( 1.4 \) hours (or \( T_0 = 1.4 \times 3600 \) seconds).
- Radius of the Earth: \( R \).

2. At Distance \( 4R \):
- The new radius \( r = 4R \).

3. Using the relationship:
\[
\frac{T^2}{T_0^2} = \frac{r^3}{R^3}
\]

Substituting \( r = 4R \):
\[
\frac{T^2}{T_0^2} = \frac{(4R)^3}{R^3} = \frac{64R^3}{R^3} = 64
\]

4. Solving for \( T \):
\[
T^2 = 64 T_0^2 ; T = 8 T_0
\]

5. Substituting \( T_0 \):
\[
T = 8\sqrt{2}, \text{hours} \]

Question 2: easy

A satellite revolves around a planet in an elliptical orbit of minor and major axes \(a\) and \(b\) respectively. If T be the time period of the satellite, then \(T^2\) is proportional to

1. \(\left(\frac{a+b}{2}\right)^3\)
2. \(\left(\frac{a-b}{2}\right)^3\)
3. \(a^3\)
4. \(b^3\)
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According to Kepler's Third Law, \(T^2\) is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis. Since the major axis is given as \(b\), the semi-major axis is \(b/2\), making \(T^2 \propto b^3\).

Question 3: easy

Satellites A and B are orbiting around the earth in orbits of ratio R and 4R respectively. The ratio of their areal velocities is :

1. 1 : 2
2. 1 : 4
3. 1 : 8
4. 1 : 16
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Areal velocity is given by \(\frac{dA}{dt} = \frac{L}{2m} = \frac{vr}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{GMr}}{2}\). Since areal velocity is proportional to \(\sqrt{r}\), the ratio is \(\sqrt{\frac{R}{4R}} = \frac{1}{2}\) or 1 : 2.

Question 4: easy

A planet of mass \(m\) is moving in an elliptical orbit about the sun with time period \(T\). If \(A\) be the area of orbit, then its angular momentum would be :

1. \(\frac{2mA}{T}\)
2. \(mAT\)
3. \(\frac{mA}{2T}\)
4. \(2mAT\)
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According to Kepler's second law, the areal velocity of the planet is constant and is given by \(\frac{dA}{dt} = \frac{L}{2m}\). Integrating over one time period \(T\) gives \(A = \frac{L}{2m} T ⇒ L = \frac{2mA}{T}\).

Question 5: easy

Assertion (A): Period of revolution of satellite in circular orbit around earth is inversely proportional to cube of its orbital speed.


Reason (R): Period of revolution in uniform circular motion is given by \( T = \frac{2\pi r}{v} \) where \( r \) is radius of orbit and \( v \) is speed.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true. For a satellite in circular orbit, orbital speed \( v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}} \) implying \( r \propto \frac{1}{v^2} \). The period is \( T = \frac{2\pi r}{v} \). Substituting \( r \), we get \( T \propto \frac{1/v^2}{v} \propto \frac{1}{v^3} \).


Reason (R) is true. The formula \( T = \frac{2\pi r}{v} \) is the correct definition for the period of uniform circular motion. However, (R) is a kinematic definition and does not explain the dynamic relationship between \( T \) and \( v \) for a satellite, which requires considering gravity. Thus, (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Question 6: easy

Assertion (A): When planet moves in elliptical orbit around Sun. Its angular momentum about sun remains conserved.


Reason (R): Total mechanical energy of planet – sun system remains conserved.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true. Gravitational force is a central force, so the torque about the Sun is zero, leading to angular momentum conservation. Reason (R) is also true. Gravitational force is conservative, so total mechanical energy of the system is conserved. However, energy conservation does not explain angular momentum conservation, as they are distinct conservation laws.

Question 7: easy

Assertion (A): The radius vector from the sun to a planet sweeps out equal areas in equal times interval.


Reason (R): Transverse (perpendicular to radius vector) acceleration of the planet is zero.


 

1. (1) Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. (2) Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (3) (A) is true but (R) is false
4. (4) Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A): This statement is Kepler's Second Law, which is a direct consequence of angular momentum conservation. So (A) is true.nReason (R): For a central force, like gravity, the force acts along the radius vector, meaning no transverse force component exists. Thus, transverse acceleration is zero. So (R) is true.n(R) explains (A) because zero transverse acceleration leads to conservation of angular momentum, which implies Kepler's Second Law.

Question 8: easy

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).


Assertion (A): Angular momentum conservation can be used to explain Kepler’s second law of planetary motion.


Reason (R): Areal velocity of a planet revolving around the sun is equal to its angular momentum.


In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true because Kepler's second law represents the conservation of angular momentum. Reason (R) is false because areal velocity is \(\frac{dA}{dt} = \frac{L}{2m}\), which is proportional to angular momentum \(L\) but not equal to it.