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6.1.1 The Earth (1 questions)
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Solution:
Given:
- r = 2.5 x 1011 m
- T = 365.25 days = 365.25 x 24 x 60 x 60 seconds = 3.15576 x 107 seconds
Formula: v = 2πr / T
Calculation:
v = (2 x π x 2.5 x 1011 m) / (3.15576 x 107 s)
v ≈ 4320 m/s
Answer: The average orbital speed of the planet is approximately 4320 m/s.