Multiple choice general knowledge

The Moon travels at same speeds during different parts of its orbit.

  1. True

  2. False

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Moon's speed varies throughout its elliptical orbit - faster at perigee (closest to Earth) and slower at apogee (farthest). This follows Kepler's Second Law, which states that a line from the Moon to Earth sweeps equal areas in equal time intervals, requiring the Moon to speed up when closer to Earth.