During a total solar eclipse the Moon’s shadow travels across the Earth at a speed of about 2400 km/hr or 667 m/s. If Texas is 1,244 km (1,244,000 m) wide, how long will it take (in minutes), for the shadow to travel across Texas?

During a total solar eclipse the Moon’s shadow travels across the Earth at a speed of about 2400 km/hr or 667 m/s. If Texas is 1,244 km (1,244,000 m) wide, how long will it take (in minutes), for the shadow to travel across Texas?

Stars and Galaxies (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337399944

Author:Michael A. Seeds

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds

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