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Assertion : A central force is such that the force on the planet is along the vector joining the sun and the planet.
Reason : Conservation of angular momentum is valid for any central force.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are truebut reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) Kepler's law of areas can be understood as a consequence of conservation of angular momentum which is valid for any central force.
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