Is the Earth travelling slower or faster in its orbit when it is closer to the sun?

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How about when it is further from the sun?

2007-11-28 06:31:49 · 3 answers · asked by isacm87 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

Faster when closer and slower when farther.

2007-11-28 06:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the Earth moves faster when it is closer to the sun, reflecting Kepler's laws of planetary motion

2007-11-28 06:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by x97freeman 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋

faster when it is closer to the sun

2007-11-28 06:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by metawhy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋