Question

Which of these describe the speed of a moon as it draws closer to the planet it orbits?(1 point)

Responses

The speed of the moon decreases.
The speed of the moon decreases.

The speed of the moon creates an elliptical pattern.
The speed of the moon creates an elliptical pattern.

The speed of the moon increases.
The speed of the moon increases.

The speed of the moon remains constant.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The speed of the moon remains constant.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The correct response is:

The speed of the moon increases.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The correct response is:

- The speed of the moon increases.

Explanation:
As a moon draws closer to the planet it orbits, its speed increases. This is because of the gravitational pull between the planet and the moon. According to Kepler's laws of planetary motion, a smaller orbit results in a higher speed. As the moon moves closer to the planet, the gravitational force becomes stronger, causing it to accelerate and increase its speed. Therefore, the correct option is "The speed of the moon increases."