If Earth is in the portion of its orbital path that is further from the Sun, then what can be determined about its rate

Its rate will be slower than when it is closer to the Sun.

Its rate will be faster than when it is closer to the Sun.

Its rate will be faster than when it is closer to the Sun.

Its rate will be doubled.

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Scarlet Wu

5 January, 02:54

If Earth is in the portion of its orbital path that is further from the Sun, then what can be determined about its rate

Its rate will be slower than when it is closer to the Sun.

Its rate will be faster than when it is closer to the Sun.

Its rate will be faster than when it is closer to the Sun.

Its rate will be doubled.

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Holly Green · Answer 1

If the earth's orbit is far from the sun, then, its rate will be slower than when it is closer to the Sun. When gravitational field lines get closer together, the magnetic force is strong. We know that the heavier the body is, the stronger its gravitational pull.