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Circular Motion and Gravitation
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A planet orbiting the Sun...
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Moves faster when it's closest to the Sun
💡 Explanation:
According to Kepler's Second Law, a planet sweeps out equal areas in equal times, which requires it to move faster when it is closer to the Sun (perihelion) and slower when it is farther away (aphelion).