altkaiden
altkaiden altkaiden
  • 07-03-2017
  • Physics
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Why does a comet's speed increase as it approaches the sun?

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schiou
schiou schiou
  • 07-03-2017
dont quote me on this, but im pretty sure it is because since the comet is closer, the gravitational pull is stronger, and the combination of all the forces working against/alongside the comet help it travel faster.
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Momoa
Momoa Momoa
  • 07-03-2017
it gets faster because the strength of the gravity increases
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