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A planet is revolving around the sun as shown in elliptical path. The correct option is

A

The time taken in travelling DAB is less than that for BCD

B

The time taken in travelling DAB is greater than that for BCD

C

The time taken in travelling CDA is less than that for ABC

D

The time taken in travelling CDA is greater than that for ABC

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The correct Answer is:
A
According to the law of area, planet will move slowly when it is farthest from sun and move rapidly when it is nearest to the sun.
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