Question

When planets are closer to the Sun(1 point)
Responses

the continue to move at the same speed as when further away
the continue to move at the same speed as when further away

the spin on their axis faster
the spin on their axis faster

their orbital velocity decreases
their orbital velocity decreases

their orbital velocity increases

Answer 1

When planets are closer to the Sun, **their orbital velocity increases**.

This is explained by Kepler's laws of planetary motion, particularly the law of areas, which states that a planet moves faster in its orbit when it is nearer to the Sun.