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 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.
The comet has no kinetic energy because it is in outer space.
The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same.
Responses
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.
The comet has no kinetic energy because it is in outer space.
The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct statement is: **The comet’s kinetic energy increases.**
As the comet approaches the Sun, it is pulled in by the Sun's gravitational force, causing it to accelerate. This increase in speed results in an increase in kinetic energy.
As the comet approaches the Sun, it is pulled in by the Sun's gravitational force, causing it to accelerate. This increase in speed results in an increase in kinetic energy.