Question

Which asteroid has more potential energy an asteroid that is closest to the sun or an asteroid that is farthest away from the sun? (why)

Answer 1

When the comet is closest to the Sun,
it has its maximum kinetic energy
and minimum gravitational potential energy. When the comet is far away from the Sun, it has maximum gravitational potential energy and minimal kinetic energy. It's faster when it's close because the Sun's gravity is pulling the comet closer. The opposite for when it gets farther away