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keplers second law quick check according to keplers second law of motio…

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keplers second law quick check
according to keplers second law of motion, which statement describes the area swept out by a line between a planet and the sun? (1 point)
it is constant for equal times
it is constant if the planet moves at a constant speed.
it increases as the planet approaches the sun.
it increases as the planet moves away from the sun.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Kepler's second law states that a line segment joining a planet and the Sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time. This is regardless of the planet's speed (which changes as it orbits) or its distance from the Sun (it moves faster when closer and slower when farther).

Answer:

It is constant for equal times.