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 increases.
The comet’s kinetic energy increases.
The comet’s kinetic energy decreases.
The comet’s kinetic energy decreases.
The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same.
The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same.
The comet has no kinetic energy because it is in outer space.
Responses
The comet’s kinetic energy increases.
The comet’s kinetic energy increases.
The comet’s kinetic energy decreases.
The comet’s kinetic energy decreases.
The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same.
The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same.
The comet has no kinetic energy because it is in outer space.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct statement is: **The comet’s kinetic energy increases.**
As the comet approaches the Sun, it speeds up due to the gravitational attraction of the Sun, which results in an increase in its kinetic energy.
As the comet approaches the Sun, it speeds up due to the gravitational attraction of the Sun, which results in an increase in its kinetic energy.