The Earth is instantly replaced in its orbit by a speck of dust.
Question
The Earth is instantly replaced in its orbit by a speck of dust. Which statement best describes the subsequent orbital motion of that piece of dust? – Q/A (Question and Answer)
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Answer:
The dust particle will continue in the same orbit as the Earth did, orbiting the Sun in 1 year.
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