Earth travels fastest in January and slowest in July. What is the most likely explanation for this?

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Keith_Richards [23]3 years ago

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Answer:

Earth is nearest the Sun in July and farthest away in July.

Explanation:

Veseljchak [2.6K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B.

Explanation:

Earth is nearest the Sun in January and farthest away in July. Explanation: According to Kepler's Second Law, a planet travels fastest when it is nearest its sun. This means that Earth is actually closest to the Sun in January, when it is winter in the northern hemisphere!

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