Which Would Require the Greater Change in the Earth's Orbital

question 45

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.

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