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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 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.
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The correct response is: The speed of the moon increases.
As a moon draws closer to the planet it orbits, it experiences stronger gravitational attraction, which increases its speed. This is consistent with Kepler's laws of planetary motion, specifically that objects in orbit move faster when they are closer to the body they orbit.
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