Answer:
6.34×10⁹ seconds
Explanation:
Applying,
V = d/t............. Equation 1
Where V = speed plate, d = distance covered by the plate, t = time it takes the plate to travel
make t the subject of the equation
t = d/V............ Equation 2
From the question,
Given: d = 5 cm/yr = (5×3.154×10⁻⁹) = 1.577×10⁻⁸ m/s, d = 100 meter
Substitute these values into equation 2
t = 100/1.577×10⁻⁸
t = 6.34×10⁹ seconds
Hence the time it takes the the plate to travel is 6.34×10⁹ seconds
