The Length of Earth’s Orbit The Earth is approximately
a. How far does the Earth travel in a year?
b. What is the velocity in miles per year of the Earth in its orbit? (Hint: Recall that
Velocity =
c. How many hours are there in a year? (Note: Assume a year is 365 days)
d. What is the velocity in miles per hour of the Earth in its orbit?
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