The maximum and minimum distances of a comet from the sun are $8 \times 10^{12} \, m$ and $1.6 \times 10^{12} \, m$. If its velocity when nearest to the sun is $60 \, m/s$,what will be its velocity in $m/s$ when it is farthest?

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $60$
  • C
    $112$
  • D
    $6$

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