4. 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?(1 point)

Question

4. 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?(1 point)
Responses

the time the planet takes to sweep out the areas
the time the planet takes to sweep out the areas

the distance from the sun to the planet while it sweeps out the areas
the distance from the sun to the planet while it sweeps out the areas

the planet’s speed as it sweeps out the areas
the planet’s speed as it sweeps out the areas

the energy required to sweep out the areas

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct response is: **the time the planet takes to sweep out the areas** This is a reflection of Kepler's Second Law (the Law of Areas), which states that a line segment joining a planet and the Sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time, meaning that the time it takes the planet to sweep out the areas remains constant.