Question

A comet speeds up as it approaches the Sun. Which statement about its kinetic energy is correct?(1 point) Responses The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same. The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same. The comet’s kinetic energy decreases. The comet’s kinetic energy decreases. The comet’s kinetic energy increases. The comet’s kinetic energy increases. The comet has no kinetic energy because it is in outer space.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: **The comet’s kinetic energy increases.**

As the comet approaches the Sun, it accelerates due to the gravitational pull from the Sun, resulting in an increase in its kinetic energy.