The Earth Is Instantly Replaced in Its Orbit by a Speck

question 52

Multiple Choice

The Earth is instantly replaced in its orbit by a speck of dust. Which statement best describes the subsequent orbital motion of that piece of dust?

• A)The dust particle will move to a larger orbit and orbit the Sun in more than 1 year.
• B)The dust particle will be ejected from the Solar System.
• C)The dust particle will continue in the same orbit as the Earth did, orbiting the Sun in 1 year.
• D)The dust particle will move to a smaller orbit and orbit the Sun in less than 1 year.
• E)The dust particle will spiral into the Sun.

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