The speeds of the planets about the Sun depend on
A)their distances from the Sun.
B)the masses of the planets.
C)both
D)neither

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The speed of a planet in its orbit around the Sun is determined by its distance from the Sun. The closer a planet is to the Sun, the faster it moves, while the farther away it is, the slower it moves. The mass of the planet does not affect its speed around the Sun.

The Speeds of the Planets About the Sun Depend on