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A comet speeds up as it approaches the Sun. Which statement about its kinetic energy is correct?(1 point)
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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 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.
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The comet’s kinetic energy increases.
As it falls toward the Sun, gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, so its speed — and thus 1/2 mv^2 — goes up.
As it falls toward the Sun, gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, so its speed — and thus 1/2 mv^2 — goes up.
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