Multiple choice

The earth takes 1 year to go around the sun. The distance travelled is 584 million miles. What is the speed of earth in miles per hour?

  1. 55555.57

  2. 66666.67

  3. 77777.77

  4. 88888.87
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Speed = Distance / Time. Distance = 584,000,000 miles. Time = 365 * 24 hours = 8760 hours. Speed = 584,000,000 / 8760 = 66,666.67 mph.

AI explanation

Using the basic speed formula of distance divided by time, we divide 584 million miles by the total hours in a year. Taking a year as roughly 365 days, the time in hours is 365 multiplied by 24, which equals 8760 hours. Dividing 584000000 by 8760 gives a speed of approximately 66666.67 miles per hour. The speed of the earth is 66666.67 miles per hour.

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