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Chapter 3, Problem 26EAP
Earth is closer to the Sun in January than in July. Therefore, in accord with Kepler’s second law, (a) Earth travels faster in its orbit around the Sun in July than in January. (b) Earth travels faster in its orbit around the Sun in January than in July. (c) it is summer in January and winter in July.
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