An asteroid in orbit about the Sun has a linear speed of 4 km/s when at a distance of closest approach d from the sun.What is its linear speed when it is at its greatest distance from the sun,a distance 4d?
A) 1 km/s
B) 2 km/s
C) 8 km/s
D) 16 km/s

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The Answer of An asteroid in orbit about the Sun has a linear speed of 4 km/s when at a distance of closest approach d from the sun.What is its linear speed when it is at its greatest distance from the sun,a distance 4d?
A) 1 km/s
B) 2 km/s
C) 8 km/s
D) 16 km/s

An Asteroid in Orbit About the Sun Has a Linear