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Kepler's second law states that the straight line joining the planet to the sun sweeps out equal areas in equal times. This statement is equivalent to saying that [MHTCET 2022]

Answer: (B)

Solution

Equal areas in equal times means constant angular momentum, i.e. zero torque, so the force (and acceleration) has no tangential component;

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