$A$ planet orbits the sun in an elliptical path as shown in the figure. Let $v_P$ and $v_A$ be the speed of the planet when at perihelion and aphelion respectively. Which of the following relations is correct?

  • A
    $\frac{r_P}{r_A} = \frac{v_A}{v_P}$
  • B
    $\frac{r_P}{r_A} = \frac{v_P}{v_A}$
  • C
    $\frac{r_P}{r_A} = \sqrt{\frac{v_P}{v_A}}$
  • D
    $\frac{r_P}{r_A} = \sqrt{\frac{v_A}{v_P}}$

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