Multiple Choice
Which would require the greater energy;slowing down of the orbital speed of the Earth so it crashes into the sun,or speeding up the orbital speed of the Earth so it escapes the sun?
A) slowing down
B) speeding up
C) same each way
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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