The orbital velocity of Earth about the Sun is 30 km/s. If Earth were suddenly stopped in

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The orbital velocity of Earth about the Sun is 30 km/s. If Earth were suddenly stopped in its tracks, it would simply fall radically into the Sun. Devise a plan whereby a rocket loaded with radioactive wastes could be fired into the Sun for permanent disposal. How fast and in what direction with respect to Earth's orbit should the rocket be fired?
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Conceptual Physics

ISBN: 978-0321568090

11th edition

Authors: Paul G. Hewitt

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