Choose the incorrect statement from the following - Vidyadip

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Choose the incorrect statement from the following

A
The speed of satellite in a given circular orbit remains constant.
B
For a planet revolving around the sun in an elliptical orbit, the total energy of the planet remains constant.
C
When a body fall towards earth, the displacement of earth towards the body is negligible.
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The linear speed of a planet revolving around the sun remains constant.

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Answer

Correct option: D.

The linear speed of a planet revolving around the sun remains constant.

d
Planets revolve in elliptical paths around sun. Thus their linear speed is not constant

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