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.