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A planet moves around the sun. It is closest to sun to sun at a distance `d_(1)` and have velocity `v_(1)` At farthest distance `d_(2)` its speed will be

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`(d_(1)^(2)v_(1))/(d_(2)^(2))`

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`(d_(2)v_(1))/(d_(1))`

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`(d_(1)v_(1))/(d_(2))`

D

`(d_(2)^(2)v_(1))/(d_(1)^(2))`

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To solve the problem of finding the velocity of a planet at its farthest distance from the sun, we can use the principle of conservation of angular momentum. Here's the step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Concept of Angular Momentum Angular momentum (L) of a planet moving around the sun is given by the formula: \[ L = m \cdot v \cdot r \] where: - \( m \) is the mass of the planet, - \( v \) is the velocity of the planet, - \( r \) is the distance from the sun. ### Step 2: Set Up the Problem At the closest distance to the sun (\( d_1 \)), the planet has a velocity (\( v_1 \)). At the farthest distance (\( d_2 \)), we need to find the velocity (\( v_2 \)). ### Step 3: Apply Conservation of Angular Momentum According to the conservation of angular momentum: \[ L_1 = L_2 \] This means: \[ m \cdot v_1 \cdot d_1 = m \cdot v_2 \cdot d_2 \] ### Step 4: Simplify the Equation Since the mass \( m \) of the planet is constant and appears on both sides of the equation, we can cancel it out: \[ v_1 \cdot d_1 = v_2 \cdot d_2 \] ### Step 5: Solve for \( v_2 \) Rearranging the equation to solve for \( v_2 \): \[ v_2 = \frac{v_1 \cdot d_1}{d_2} \] ### Conclusion Thus, the velocity of the planet at its farthest distance \( d_2 \) is given by: \[ v_2 = \frac{v_1 \cdot d_1}{d_2} \] ### Final Answer The correct option is \( \frac{d_1 \cdot v_1}{d_2} \). ---

To solve the problem of finding the velocity of a planet at its farthest distance from the sun, we can use the principle of conservation of angular momentum. Here's the step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Concept of Angular Momentum Angular momentum (L) of a planet moving around the sun is given by the formula: \[ L = m \cdot v \cdot r \] where: - \( m \) is the mass of the planet, - \( v \) is the velocity of the planet, ...
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