Question

If Earth is in the portion of its orbital path that is further from the Sun, then what can be determined about its rate?

A. Its rate will be slower than when it is closer to the Sun.
B. Its rate will be faster than when it is closer to the Sun.
C. Its rate will be faster than when it is closer to the Sun.
D. Its rate will be doubled.

Answer 1

According to Kepler's laws areal velocity is constant so that would mean area to be covered is directly proportional to the time taken.
So it goes faster when it is nearer to the sun.