Which of the following correctly explains Kepler’s first law of Planetary Motion? Options: A . &nbspThe square of the time period of a planet is proportional to the cube of the semimajor axis of the ellipse B . &nbspNone of the above C . &nbspThe radius vector from the sun to the planet sweeps equal area in equal time D . &nbspAll the planets move in elliptical orbits with the sun at a focus

Which of the following correctly explains Kepler’s first law of Planetary Moti

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Which of the following correctly explains Kepler’s first law of Planetary Motion?

Options:

A . The square of the time period of a planet is proportional to the cube of the semimajor axis of the ellipse

B . None of the above

C . The radius vector from the sun to the planet sweeps equal area in equal time

D . All the planets move in elliptical orbits with the sun at a focus

Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)Kepler’s First law of Planetary Motion States that all the planets move in elliptical orbits with the sun at a focus.

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