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(a) Calculate Earth's average speed (in m/s) relative to the Sun. m/s (b) What is its average velocity (in m/s) over a period of one year? m/s

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

Section: Chapter Questions

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(a) Calculate Earth's average speed (in m/s) relative to the Sun.
m/s
(b) What is its average velocity (in m/s) over a period of one year?
m/s

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