The diagram below shows the orbit of a comet around the Sun. The comet travels more quickly in its orbit when it is closer to the Sun.Which of the following statements best explains why the comet travels more quickly when it is closer to the Sun?

These science questions have been taken from the following state and regional science exams in the United States: AIMS-Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards, Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, California Standards Test, MCAS-Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, Maryland School Assessment, MEA-Maine Educational Assessment, MEAP-Michigan Educational Assessment Program, NAEP-National Assessment of Educational Progress, North Carolina End-of-Grade Assessment, New York State Educational Department Regents exams, Ohio Achievement Tests, TAKS-Texas Assessment of... Show more

These science questions have been taken from the following state and regional science exams in the United States:
AIMS-Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards, Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, California Standards Test, MCAS-Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, Maryland School Assessment, MEA-Maine Educational Assessment, MEAP-Michigan Educational Assessment Program, NAEP-National Assessment of Educational Progress, North Carolina End-of-Grade Assessment, New York State Educational Department Regents exams, Ohio Achievement Tests, TAKS-Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, Virginia Standards of Learning, & Washington MSP.

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