According to Kepler's second law,a planet moves the fastest when it is at what position?
A) Aphelion
B) Perihelion
C) Neither perihelion nor aphelion.
D) A planet moves at the same speed regardless of its position in an elliptical orbit.

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Kepler's second law states that a planet moves faster when it is closer to the sun (perihelion) and slower when it is further away (aphelion). Therefore, option B, Perihelion, is the correct answer.

According to Kepler's Second Law,a Planet Moves the Fastest When