The orbital velocity of the Earth about the Sun is 30 km/s. If the Earth were suddenly stopped in its tracks, it would simply fall directly 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 the Earth’s orbit should the rocket be fired?
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