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The Earth moves faster in its orbit around the Sun in January than in July. Is the Earth
Chapter 5, Problem 23Q(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 23Q
The Earth moves faster in its orbit around the Sun in January than in July. Is the Earth closer to the Sun in January, or in July? Explain. [Note: This is not much of a factor in producing the seasons—the main factor is the tilt of the Earth’s axis relative to the plane of its orbit.]
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Problem 23Q
The Earth moves faster in its orbit around the Sun in January than in July. Is the Earth closer to the Sun in January, or in July? Explain. [Note: This is not much of a factor in producing the seasons—the main factor is the tilt of the Earth’s axis relative to the plane of its orbit.]
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Solution 23Q
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In this problem, when the earth moves faster in its orbit around the sun in January than in July, we need to explain whether the earth is closer to sun January or in July ?