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A planet is revolving round the sun is elliptical orbit. Velocity at perigee position ( nearest) is `v_(1)` and at apogee position ( farthest) is `v_(2)`. Both these velocities are perpendicular to the line joining centre of sun and planet. `r_(1)` is the minimum distance and `r_(2)` the maximum distance.
When the planet is at perigee position, it wants to revolve in a circular orbit by itselff. For this, value of G

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a.should increase

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b.should decrease

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c. will not depends on the value of G

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d. data is insufficient

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the conditions under which a planet, at its perigee position, can maintain a circular orbit around the Sun. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - The planet is in an elliptical orbit around the Sun. - At perigee (the closest point), the velocity is \( v_1 \). - At apogee (the farthest point), the velocity is \( v_2 \). - We need to determine the value of gravitational constant \( G \) when the planet at perigee wants to revolve in a circular orbit. 2. **Orbital Velocity Formula**: - The orbital velocity \( v_0 \) for a circular orbit is given by: \[ v_0 = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}} \] - Here, \( G \) is the gravitational constant, \( M \) is the mass of the Sun, and \( R \) is the radius of the orbit. 3. **Condition for Circular Orbit**: - For the planet to maintain a circular orbit at perigee, its velocity \( v_1 \) must equal the circular orbital velocity \( v_0 \): \[ v_1 = v_0 \] 4. **Substituting the Orbital Velocity**: - From the above condition, we can write: \[ v_1 = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r_1}} \] - Where \( r_1 \) is the distance from the Sun to the planet at perigee. 5. **Setting Up the Equation**: - To maintain a circular orbit, we need: \[ v_1 = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r_1}} \implies v_1^2 = \frac{GM}{r_1} \] 6. **Finding the Expression for \( G \)**: - Rearranging the equation gives us: \[ G = \frac{v_1^2 r_1}{M} \] 7. **Conclusion**: - Since \( v_1 \) is greater than \( v_2 \) (the velocity at apogee), and for the planet to revolve in a circular orbit at perigee, \( G \) must be sufficient to ensure that the velocity \( v_1 \) can be achieved. Therefore, if \( v_1 \) is greater than the required orbital velocity, \( G \) must increase to maintain this condition. ### Final Answer: - The value of \( G \) must **increase** for the planet at perigee to revolve in a circular orbit.
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