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In a two planet system, does an increase in planet velocity result in a decreased period?

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Answer:

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No, if velocity becomes too great, the planet can escape the Sun's gravitational pull.

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In order to maintain orbit, aplanet with a faster velocity would have to have a shorter orbit radius.
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