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

question 10

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)slowing down
• B)speeding up
• C)same each way
• D)More information about Earth-sun distance is needed.

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