Question

A comet speeds up as it approaches the Sun. Which statement about its kinetic energy is correct? (1 point)

• The comet has no kinetic energy because it is in outer space.
• The comet's kinetic energy decreases.
• The comet's kinetic energy stays the same.
• The comet's kinetic energy increases.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The correct statement is:

• The comet's kinetic energy increases.