Kepler's second law states that a line joining a planet to the Sun
A) sweeps through equal angles in equal times.
B) points in the same direction at all times.
C) sweeps out equal areas in equal times.
D) moves equal distances along the planet's orbit in equal times.

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Kepler's second law, also known as the Law of Equal Areas, states that a line segment joining a planet and the Sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time. This means that when a planet is closer to the Sun, it moves faster and covers more area in a given time than when it is farther away.

Kepler's Second Law States That a Line Joining a Planet