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It would be dependent on a large number of factors, but in most cases I would assume the short answer to be yes. The main factors i could see being involved would be the angle of approach it had toward the sun, what speed it was already moving at before it became significantly effected by the suns gravity and what other large gravitational fields or solid objects it would encounter before passing the sun. But assuming it was moving fairly slowly and it was not on a path to take it into another object or force to cause it to lose momentum, I would say it would most definitely speed up as it was pulled toward the sun; as the gravity becomes stronger as it gets closer due to being pulled in. If it wound up on a direct course towards the sun at some point the gravity increase would become exponential and it would most definitely accelerate a great deal before being destroyed.
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No, an asteroid does not generally speed up when passing close to the Sun. The speed of an asteroid is primarily determined by its initial velocity and the gravitational pull of the Sun. While the Sun's gravity can influence the trajectory of an asteroid, it does not typically cause a significant increase in its speed.
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How fast of speed does a astriod go?
I assume you mean "asteroid". The speed of an asteroid is comparable to that of a planet. For example, an asteroid with an orbit similar to Earth's orbit would have a speed similar to Earth, which moves around the Sun at a rate of 30 km/second. An asteroid that is much further out will be slower; one that gets closer to the Sun will move faster, at least during part of its orbit.You can calculate the speed of an asteroid from Earth's speed, and the relative distances to the Sun, using Kepler's Third Law.
What body has the fastest orbital speed as it orbits the sun asteroid or comet?
comet
What are asteroid movement patterns?
The asteroid movement is like comets, as they c0ome closer to the sun, the speed of their revolution increases and the gravitational pull also adds up.
What asteroid passes nearest to the sun?
The asteroid that passed nearest to the sun was the asteroid that fell to the gulf of Mexico and killed all of the dinosaurs.
What relationship does the asteroid belt and the sun have?
A comet orbiting the sun will always have it's tail pointing away from the sun.
How fast of speed does a astriod go?
I assume you mean "asteroid". The speed of an asteroid is comparable to that of a planet. For example, an asteroid with an orbit similar to Earth's orbit would have a speed similar to Earth, which moves around the Sun at a rate of 30 km/second. An asteroid that is much further out will be slower; one that gets closer to the Sun will move faster, at least during part of its orbit.You can calculate the speed of an asteroid from Earth's speed, and the relative distances to the Sun, using Kepler's Third Law.
Which is fastest moving an asteroid moon sun earth?
for fastest speed of actual forward movement i believe its an asteroid
What body has the fastest orbital speed as it orbits the sun asteroid or comet?
comet
Where is the asteroid belt in Astro Knights poptropica?
you go past the sun then down until it says Warning: Entering Asteroid Belt.
What are asteroid movement patterns?
The asteroid movement is like comets, as they c0ome closer to the sun, the speed of their revolution increases and the gravitational pull also adds up.
What asteroid passes nearest to the sun?
The asteroid that passed nearest to the sun was the asteroid that fell to the gulf of Mexico and killed all of the dinosaurs.
What relationship does the asteroid belt and the sun have?
A comet orbiting the sun will always have it's tail pointing away from the sun.
What is the revolution of the asteroid belt around the sun?
how long does it take the asteroid belt to revolve around the sun?
Since terminal velocity in a vacuum is undefined due to there being no force of friction will an object flying through space like an asteroid only increase its speed over time?
The situation depends. If an asteroid is going in a circular orbit around the Sun, its speed will remain constant. If, on the other hand, it is falling directly towards the Sun, its speed will increase quite a lot - up to about 618 km/sec (the escape velocity of the Sun), assuming it comes from infinity.If, on the other hand, some object is in an elliptical orbit, it will get faster and faster while it approaches the Sun (or any other central body), but then it will have enough momentum to escape, and it will get slower and slower while it moves "upward" again.The situation depends. If an asteroid is going in a circular orbit around the Sun, its speed will remain constant. If, on the other hand, it is falling directly towards the Sun, its speed will increase quite a lot - up to about 618 km/sec (the escape velocity of the Sun), assuming it comes from infinity.If, on the other hand, some object is in an elliptical orbit, it will get faster and faster while it approaches the Sun (or any other central body), but then it will have enough momentum to escape, and it will get slower and slower while it moves "upward" again.The situation depends. If an asteroid is going in a circular orbit around the Sun, its speed will remain constant. If, on the other hand, it is falling directly towards the Sun, its speed will increase quite a lot - up to about 618 km/sec (the escape velocity of the Sun), assuming it comes from infinity.If, on the other hand, some object is in an elliptical orbit, it will get faster and faster while it approaches the Sun (or any other central body), but then it will have enough momentum to escape, and it will get slower and slower while it moves "upward" again.The situation depends. If an asteroid is going in a circular orbit around the Sun, its speed will remain constant. If, on the other hand, it is falling directly towards the Sun, its speed will increase quite a lot - up to about 618 km/sec (the escape velocity of the Sun), assuming it comes from infinity.If, on the other hand, some object is in an elliptical orbit, it will get faster and faster while it approaches the Sun (or any other central body), but then it will have enough momentum to escape, and it will get slower and slower while it moves "upward" again.
Are you going todie because of an asteroid?
Don't worry, no one will die of any asteroid or Sun or floods. Everyone will live through December 21st 2012 and enjoy your future 2013. :)
What are movement?
The asteroid movement is like comets, as they c0ome closer to the sun, the speed of their revolution increases and the gravitational pull also adds up.
How fast can an asteroid go?
Asteroids orbit the sun at several tens of thousands of miles per hour. The speed varies depending on the orbit.
