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The speed of the moon increases.
As a moon moves closer to the planet it orbits due to gravitational attraction, its speed generally increases, following the principles of orbital mechanics.
Which of these describe the speed of a moon as it draws closer to the planet it orbits?(1 point)
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The speed of the moon decreases.
The speed of the moon decreases.
The speed of the moon remains constant.
The speed of the moon remains constant.
The speed of the moon increases.
The speed of the moon increases.
The speed of the moon creates an elliptical pattern.
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