The Earth's orbit around the Sun is elliptical (oval shaped). However, the elongation is small, and for our discussion here, we take the orbit to be circular with a radius of approximately 93,000,000 mi. a. Find the linear speed (in mph) of the Earth through its orbit around the Sun. Round to the nearest hundred miles per hour. b. How far does the Earth travel in its orbit in one day? Round to the nearest thousand miles.

The Earth's orbit around the Sun is elliptical (oval shaped). However, the elongation is small, and for our discussion here, we take the orbit to be circular with a radius of approximately 93,000,000 mi. a. Find the linear speed (in mph) of the Earth through its orbit around the Sun. Round to the nearest hundred miles per hour. b. How far does the Earth travel in its orbit in one day? Round to the nearest thousand miles.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter7: Gravity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7PQ: Model the Moons orbit around the Earth as an ellipse with the Earth at one focus. The Moons farthest...

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