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A line between a planet and the sun sweeps out two equal areas at different places as it moves along its orbit. Which factor re...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?(1 point)
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the planet’s speed as it sweeps out the areas
the planet’s speed as it sweeps 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 time required to sweep out the areas
the time required to sweep out the areas
the distance the planet moves along its orbit while it sweeps out the area
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the planet’s speed as it sweeps out the areas
the planet’s speed as it sweeps 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 time required to sweep out the areas
the time required to sweep out the areas
the distance the planet moves along its orbit while it sweeps out the area
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The factor that remains constant as a line between a planet and the sun sweeps out equal areas in equal times is:
**the time required to sweep out the areas.**
This is a reflection of Kepler's Second Law, which states that a line segment joining a planet and the sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time.
**the time required to sweep out the areas.**
This is a reflection of Kepler's Second Law, which states that a line segment joining a planet and the sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time.
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