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Statement-I: When a planet is at maximum distance from the sun, its speed is minimum.
Statement-II: The motion of planet around the sun does not follow the law of conservation of angular momentum.

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If both Statement-I and Statement-II are true, and Statement - II is the correct explanation of Statement– I.

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If both Statement-I and Statement-II are true but Statement - II is not the correct explanation of Statement – I.

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If Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.

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If Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.

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To solve the given question, we need to analyze both statements provided: **Statement-I:** When a planet is at maximum distance from the sun, its speed is minimum. **Statement-II:** The motion of the planet around the sun does not follow the law of conservation of angular momentum. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Statement-I:** - In an elliptical orbit, a planet moves faster when it is closer to the sun (perihelion) and slower when it is farther from the sun (aphelion). - This behavior is a consequence of the conservation of angular momentum. The angular momentum \( L \) of a planet is given by: \[ L = mvr \] where \( m \) is the mass of the planet, \( v \) is its tangential speed, and \( r \) is the distance from the sun. - When the distance \( r \) is at its maximum (aphelion), to keep the angular momentum constant, the speed \( v \) must be at its minimum. **Conclusion for Statement-I:** This statement is **True**. 2. **Understanding Statement-II:** - The law of conservation of angular momentum states that if no external torque acts on a system, the total angular momentum of that system remains constant. - In the case of a planet orbiting the sun, the gravitational force acts as a central force, which does not exert any torque about the center of the sun. - Therefore, the angular momentum of the planet-sun system is conserved. **Conclusion for Statement-II:** This statement is **False**. ### Final Conclusion: - **Statement-I is True.** - **Statement-II is False.** Thus, the correct answer would be that Statement-I is true, and Statement-II is false.
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