Earth is closer to the Sun in winter than in summer. The orbital speed of Earth about the Sun is therefore faster during the
1) summer.
2) winter.
3) is the same for all seasons.
Correspondingly, the gravitational force between the Sun and Earth is strongest during
4) summer.
5) winter.
6) is the same for all seasons.
Answer: 2, 5
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