Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between a planet's speed and its distance from the sun according to Kepler's second law?
A) A planet's speed increases as its distance from the sun increases.
B) A planet's speed decreases as its distance from the sun increases.
C) A planet's speed remains constant regardless of its distance from the sun.
D) There is no relationship between a planet's speed and its distance from the sun. * 1 point

Answer 1

B) A planet's speed decreases as its distance from the sun increases.