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The earth revolves about the sun in an elliptical orbit with mean radius `9.3xx10^(7) m` in a period of 1 year. Assuming that there are no outside influences

A

the earth's kinetic energy remains constant

B

the earth's angular momentum remains constant

C

the earth's potential energy remains constant

D

all the statements above are correct.

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