We want to change the kinetic energy of the Earth. By \"how\" in each part below

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We want to change the kinetic energy of the Earth. By "how" in each part below, it means where should the forces be exerted, and what should be the directions of the forces. Be specific. a) If we wanted to change the center-of-mass kinetic energy of the Earth, without changing its rotational kinetic energy, how should we exert forces on it? b) If we wanted to change the rotational kinetic energy of the Earth, without changing its center-of-mass kinetic energy, how should we exert forces on it? ***please help will vote lifesaver**!!

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a) along its center , tangent to its orbit b) tangent to surface of earth

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