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Assertion : Even when orbit of a satellite is elliptical, its plane of rotation passes through the centre of earth
Reason : According to law of conservation of angular momentum plane of rotation of satellite always remain same

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion

C

If Assertion is ture but Reason is false

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
A

As no torque is acting on the planet its angular momentum must stay constant in magnitude as well as direction. Therefore , plane of rotation must pass through the centre of the earth.
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