Why do planets orbit faster as they get closer to the Sun?

The orbit becomes smaller closer to the Sun.
The orbit becomes smaller closer to the Sun.

The eccentricity changes as the planet gets closer to the Sun.
The eccentricity changes as the planet gets closer to the Sun.

The force of gravity increases closer to the Sun.
The force of gravity increases closer to the Sun.

The Sun's magnetism causes a "sling shot" effect.

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Explanation:

The speed at which a planet orbits the Sun changes depending upon how far it is from the Sun. When a planet is closer to the Sun the Sun’s gravitational pull is stronger, so the planet moves faster. When a planet is further away from the sun the Sun’s gravitational pull is weaker, so the planet moves slower in its orbit.