Which of these describe the speed of a moon as it draws closer to the planet it orbits?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The speed of the moon decreases.
The speed of the moon decreases.

The speed of the moon creates an elliptical pattern.
The speed of the moon creates an elliptical pattern.

The speed of the moon remains constant.
The speed of the moon remains constant.

The speed of the moon increases.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The speed of the moon increases.

As a moon draws closer to the planet it orbits, it typically accelerates due to the gravitational pull of the planet, resulting in an increase in speed. This behavior is consistent with Kepler's laws of planetary motion.