What Would Happen If The Earth Stopped Revolving Around The Sun?

What Would Happen If The Earth Stopped Revolving Around The Sun?

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Physics, Science, Chemistry, Geography

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The video explores a hypothetical scenario where Earth's orbit around the Sun stops. It explains the current dynamics of Earth's orbit and the catastrophic consequences if it were to suddenly halt, including inertia effects and eventual collision with the Sun. The video reassures viewers that this scenario is purely theoretical and not a real threat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason Earth does not fall into the Sun?

The Earth's rotation on its axis

The Earth's atmosphere

The Earth's high orbital speed

The Earth's magnetic field

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If Earth's orbital velocity increased, what would be the result?

Earth would move to a higher orbit

Earth would move to a lower orbit

Earth would maintain its current orbit

Earth would stop orbiting the Sun

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would happen to objects on Earth if its orbit suddenly stopped?

They would move to the Earth's core

They would be thrown into space

They would float in the atmosphere

They would remain stationary

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long would it take for Earth to collide with the Sun if its orbit stopped?

90 days

65 days

45 days

30 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental changes would occur as Earth spirals towards the Sun?

Global cooling

Widespread wildfires and boiling oceans

Formation of new ice caps

Increased rainfall