Question

During the month of January, the Earth goes through the point of closest approach to the Sun. Using Kepler's Second law we can conclude that the Earth moves faster in January than in July.A. TrueB. False

Answer 1

Answer:

B. False

Explanation:

Earth moves in elliptical orbit around the sun . If it is at closest distance in January , after 6 months ie in the month of July , it must be again at the closest distance . So it will have faster speed again in JULY. So the statement is FALSE.