Answer
As it drops, the bird's speed relative to the sun does not suddenly become zero. It is still moving at approximately 30 km/s relative to the faraway Sun.
Work Step by Step
This is discussed on pages 33-34.
Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
by Hewitt, Paul G.
Published by
Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10:
0321909100
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-910-7
Chapter 2 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 35: 25
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