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A planet revolves round the sun in an elliptical orbit of semi minor and semi major axes `x` and `y` respectively. Then the time period of revolution is proportional to

A

`(x+y)^(3//2)`

B

`(y-x)^(3//2)`

C

`x^(3//2)`

D

`y^(3//2)`

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The correct Answer is:
a

`T^(2) prop ((x+y)/(2))^(3)`
`T prop (x+y)^(3//2)`
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