Question

A line between a planet and the sun sweeps out two equal areas at different places as it moves along its orbit. Which factor remains constant as this happens?

O the distance the planet moves along its orbit while it sweeps out the area
O the distance from the sun to the planet while it sweeps out the areas
O the planet's speed as it sweeps out the areas
O the time required to sweep out the areas

Answer 1

The factor that remains constant as the line between a planet and the sun sweeps out two equal areas at different places is the planet's speed as it sweeps out the areas.