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In the following figure, an orbit of a planet around the Sun (S) has been shown. AB and CD are the distance convered by the planet in equal time. Lines AS ad CS sweep equal areas in equal intervals of time. Hence, areas ASB and CSD are equal.
(b) Write the law regarding area swept.

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Kelper's law of areas : The line joining the planet and the Sun sweeps equal areas in equal intervals of time.
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