Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

How fast does the sun travel around the center of the galaxy?

  1. 150 miles

  2. 150 miles/year

  3. 150 miles/minute

  4. 150 miles/second
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Explanation

The Sun orbits the center of the Milky Way galaxy at approximately 220-230 kilometers per second. Converting to miles gives about 150 miles per second. This orbital period takes about 225-250 million years to complete one revolution around the galactic center. This is a duplicate of question 110069.

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