Question

Why is it that the closer a planet is to the sun, the faster it orbits or goes around the sun? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

because the distance of the orbit becomes small than the planet far from the sun.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The gravitational pull of sun is greater to the near planets . So, the velocity of pull increases and yet converted to circular motion.....

thats why , nearer the planet, higher the velocity.

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