Which law states that a planet sweeps out equal areas in equal times as it orbits the sun?
A
Kepler's First Law
B
Newton's Second Law
C
Kepler's Second Law
D
Kepler's Third Law
Correct Answer: Option C — Kepler's Second Law
Explanation:
Kepler's Second Law states that a line joining a planet to the sun sweeps equal areas in equal time intervals meaning planets move faster wh...
Kepler's Second Law states that a line joining a planet to the sun sweeps equal areas in equal time intervals meaning planets move faster when closer to the sun.