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The average distance between Earth and the Sun is 1.5 x 1011 m.
(a) Calculate the average speed of Earth in its orbit (assumed to be circular) in meters per second.
m/s
(b) What is this speed in miles per hour?
mph
♦ Relevant knowledge
Speed refers to the distance traveled per hour. Speed of objects could fluctuate with time or place throughout its course. A typical speed can be described as a fixed speed that is a reflection of the overall distance covered by the object within a specified interval of time.
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