The Earth Moves About the Sun in an Elliptical Orbit

question 56

Multiple Choice

The Earth moves about the Sun in an elliptical orbit.As the Earth moves closer to the Sun,which of the following best describes the Earth-Sun system's moment of inertia?

• A)decreases
• B)increases
• C)remains constant
• D)none of the above choices are valid

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