Question
Which of these describe the speed of a moon as it draws closer to the planet it orbits?(1 point)
Responses
The speed of the moon remains constant.
The speed of the moon remains constant.
The speed of the moon decreases.
The speed of the moon decreases.
The speed of the moon increases.
The speed of the moon increases.
The speed of the moon creates an elliptical pattern.
Responses
The speed of the moon remains constant.
The speed of the moon remains constant.
The speed of the moon decreases.
The speed of the moon decreases.
The speed of the moon increases.
The speed of the moon increases.
The speed of the moon creates an elliptical pattern.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The speed of the moon increases.**
As a moon draws closer to the planet it orbits, its gravitational pull increases, causing it to accelerate and increase in speed. This is consistent with the principles of orbital mechanics.
**The speed of the moon increases.**
As a moon draws closer to the planet it orbits, its gravitational pull increases, causing it to accelerate and increase in speed. This is consistent with the principles of orbital mechanics.