Question

2. Checkmark the Velocity (speed with direction)box. What direction is the velocity vector (arrow) of the earth pointing?

A. Away from the sun
B. Toward the sun
C. Sideways at a 90 degree angle from the sun

Answer 1

The velocity vector of the Earth as it orbits the Sun is directed sideways at a 90-degree angle from the line connecting the Earth to the Sun. This is because the Earth is in a nearly circular orbit around the Sun, and its velocity is tangential to that orbit.

So, the correct answer is:

**C. Sideways at a 90 degree angle from the sun**