Question

    Which law explains why planets move faster when they are

    closer to the Sun?
    A Newton's First Law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Kepler's Second Law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Universal Law of Gravitation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Archimedes' Principle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Kepler's Second Law (Law of Equal Areas) states that a planet sweeps out equal areas in equal time intervals, moving faster when closer to the Sun.

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