The Speed of a Comet in Its Orbit Around the Sun

question 40

Multiple Choice

The speed of a comet in its orbit around the Sun is ______________ when its distance from the Sun is least (perihelion) .

• A) zero
• B) reversed
• C) greatest
• D) least

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