A comet speeds up as it approaches the Sun. Which statement about its kinetic energy is correct?(1 point) Responses The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same. The comet’s kinetic energy stays the same. The comet’s kinetic energy increases. The comet’s kinetic energy increases. The comet has no kinetic energy because it is in outer space. The comet has no kinetic energy because it is in outer space. The comet’s kinetic energy decreases.

The correct statement is: The comet’s kinetic energy increases.