Multiple Choice
Which would require the greater change in the Earth's orbital speed (30 km/s) ; slowing down so the Earth crashes into the sun, or speeding up so the Earth escapes the sun?
A) speeding up
B) same each way
C) slowing down
D) More information about Earth-sun distance is needed.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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