2) Image that Earth begins orbiting the Sun twice as fast while maintaining the same rotation rate. It now orbits once around the Sun every 6 months. In this case, what happens to the length of the solar day? a) It gets slightly longer. b) It does not change. c) It gets slightly shorter. d) It is cut in half. e) It doubles.

2) Image that Earth begins orbiting the Sun twice as fast while maintaining the same rotation rate. It now orbits once around the Sun every 6 months. In this case, what happens to the length of the solar day? a) It gets slightly longer. b) It does not change. c) It gets slightly shorter. d) It is cut in half. e) It doubles.

Astronomy

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168284

Author:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Publisher:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Chapter4: Earth, Moon, And Sky

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 43E: In a part of Earth’s orbit where Earth is moving faster than usual around the Sun, would the length...

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