Question

The length of a planet's orbit around a star is approximately 17,680,000 km.
It takes the planet about 860 Earth days to complete a full orbit.
What is the planet's average speed in kmh 1 to 3sf?

Answer 1

Answer: 856.59 km/h

Step-by-step explanation:

Length of a planet's orbit around a star = 17,680,000 km.

Days to complete full orbit = 860 days

Number of hours to complete full orbit = 860 × 24 hours = 20640 hours

The planets average speed in km/h will be:

= Distance / Time

= 17,680,000 / 20640

= 856.59 km/h

Note: 24 hours = 1 day