Question

Assertion : Even when orbit of a satellite is elliptical, its plane of rotation passes through the center of earth. 

Reason : This is in accordance with the principle of conservation of angular momentum.

(A) If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is correct explanation of assertion 

(B) If both Assertion and Reason are true, but reason is not correct explanation of the Assertion 

(C) If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false 

(D) If Assertion is false, but the Reason is true 

Answer 1

Correct option: (A)

Explanation:

As no torque is acting on the planet, its angular momentum must stay constant in magnitude as well as direction. Hence though orbit of satellite is elliptical, its plane of rotation passes through center of earth.