Kepler's second law, which states that as a planet moves around its orbit it sweeps out equal areas in equal times, means that Options: A . &nbspa planet travels faster when it is nearer to the Sun and slower when it is farther from the Sun. B . &nbspa planet's period does not depend on the eccentricity of its orbit. C . &nbspplanets that are farther from the Sun move at slower average speeds than nearer planets. D . &nbspthe period of a planet does not depend on its mass.

Kepler's second law, which states that as a planet moves around its orbit i

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Kepler's second law, which states that as a planet moves around its orbit it sweeps out equal areas in equal times, means that

Options:

A . a planet travels faster when it is nearer to the Sun and slower when it is farther from the Sun.

B . a planet's period does not depend on the eccentricity of its orbit.

C . planets that are farther from the Sun move at slower average speeds than nearer planets.

D . the period of a planet does not depend on its mass.

Answer: Option A
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