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Kepler’s Laws
Kepler’s Laws
Why do planets move faster when closer to the Sun?
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Sep 01, 2025
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By Kepler’s Second Law, planets sweep equal areas in equal times. To compensate for shorter distances near the Sun, planets move faster.
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