alleryStart learning →Earth moves about 30 km every second in orbit. How far does it go in 10 seconds?
A3 km
B30 km
C300 km
D3,000 km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 300 km
The orbital speed is about 29.8 km/s, so 10 seconds covers roughly 300 km.
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