How would the speed of earth's orbit around the sun change if earth's distance from the sun increased by 4 times?

a. it would increase by a factor of 2.

b. it would increase by a factor of 4.

c. it would decrease by a factor of 2.

d. the speed would not change.

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Giovanna Cruz

19 December, 20:06

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Helen Flowers · Answer 1

C, it is the only logical choice, and if it were to get further away like that earth would no longer support life.

How would the speed of earth's orbit around the sun change if earth's distance from the sun increased by 4 times?a. it would increase by a factor of 2.b. it would increase by a factor of 4.c. it would decrease by a factor of 2.d. the speed would not change.