Question

Which characteristics of Earth’s orbit are in agreement with Kepler’s second law? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Explanation :  

The angular velocity of the planet in the elliptical orbit will vary. Its shows that the planet  travel slower when farther from the sun, then faster when closer to the sun.

1. Yes, Earth experiences the strongest gravitational force when it is closest to the Sun.

2. Yes,  Earth moves the greatest distance in thirty days when it is closest to the Sun.

3. Yes,  Earth travels with the slowest tangential speed when it is farthest from the Sun.

4. Yes,  Earth sweeps out the same area in the same time frame anywhere in its orbit

Kepler's second law : Kepler describe the motion of the planets around the sun. the line joining the planet and the sun sweeps out  the same area in the same time.