How would the speed of a planet be different if its orbit were a circle instead of an eclipse ?

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Mohammad Saberi · Answer 1 · 2016-03-25T00:48:40+0000

In an elliptical orbit, the planet moves faster when it's closer to
the sun, and slower when it's farther from the sun.

In a circular orbit, the planet moves at the same speed all the time.

How would the speed of a planet be different if its orbit were a circle instead of an eclipse ?

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