A satellite is in an elliptical orbit around a planet 
It is observed that the velocity of the satellite when it is farthest from the planet is 
times less than that when it is closest to the planet. The ratio of distances between the satellite and the planet at closest and farthest points is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
JEE Main 2020
By angular momentum conservation
Given 
from equation (i)
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