A comet speeds up as it approaches the sun. Which statement about its kinetic energy is correct

Answer 1

The statement "The kinetic energy of the comet increases as it approaches the sun" is correct. As the comet gets closer to the sun, it experiences a stronger gravitational force, which causes its speed to increase. Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of the velocity, so an increase in speed leads to an increase in kinetic energy.