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Angular momentum of the earth revolving around the sun is proportional to `r^(n)`, where r is the distance between the earth and the sun. Value of n is :

A

2

B

1

C

`1//2`

D

`3//2`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Here `(mv^(2))/(r)=(GMm)/(r^(2))vsqrt((GM)/(r))`
`L=mvr=msqrt((GM)/(r)).r=msqrt(GMr)Lpropr^(1//2)`
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