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Assertion : Even when orbit of a satellite is elliptical, its plane of rotation passes through the centre of earth.
Reason: According to law of conservation of angular momentum plane of rotation of satellite always remin same.

A

If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is a true explantion of the assertion.

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not true the correct explantion of the assertion.

C

If the assertion is true but reason false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
A
As no torque is acting on the planet, its angular momentum must remain constant in magnitude as well as direction. Therefore, plane of rotation must pass through the centre of earth.
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