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Comets often have orbits that take them far from the sun, where they move very slowly in their orbit. As they come closer in toward the sun, their orbital speed increases quite a bit.
Which statement correctly describes the angular momentum of a comet during its orbit?
A. The angular momentum will be the same throughout the orbit around the sun.
B. The angular momentum is greatest when the comet is farthest from the sun.
C. The angular momentum is greatest when the comet is closest to the sun.
D. The angular momentum will be the same as the sun's angular momentum.