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A planet revolves round a massive star in a highly elliptical orbit. Is its angular momentum constant over the entire orbit ?

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To determine whether the angular momentum of a planet revolving around a massive star in a highly elliptical orbit is constant, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Angular Momentum**: Angular momentum (L) of a particle is given by the formula: \[ L = r \times p ...
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