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At perihelion, the Earth is 96% of the Earth-sun distance at aphelion. Which of the following statements would be correct?

a-At aphelion, because the gravitational attraction is greater, the speed of the Earth is lower.

b-At aphelion, because the gravitational attraction is lower, the speed of the Earth is higher.

c-At perihelion, because the gravitational attraction is lower, the speed of the Earth is lower.

d-At perihelion, because the gravitational attraction is higher, the speed of the Earth is higher.