Every planet revolves around the sun in an elliptical orbit. Which of the following statements are correct?
$A.$ The force acting on a planet is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the sun.
$B.$ The force acting on the planet is inversely proportional to the product of the masses of the planet and the sun.
$C.$ The centripetal force acting on the planet is directed away from the sun.
$D.$ The square of the time period of revolution of a planet around the sun is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of the elliptical orbit.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
$A.$ The force acting on a planet is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the sun.
$B.$ The force acting on the planet is inversely proportional to the product of the masses of the planet and the sun.
$C.$ The centripetal force acting on the planet is directed away from the sun.
$D.$ The square of the time period of revolution of a planet around the sun is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of the elliptical orbit.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A$A$ and $D$ only
- B$C$ and $D$ only
- C$B$ and $C$ only
- D$A$ and $C$ only
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