The average radius of Mars is 3,397 km. If Mars completes one rotation in 24.6 hours, what is the tangential speed of objects on

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the planet’s surface? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

2 answers:

choli [55] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-11T01:49:05+03:00

choli [55]3 years ago

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Answer:

25 times the average speed

Allisa [31] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-11T03:21:30+03:00

Answer:

Tangential speed of objects on the planet’s surface = 241 m/s

Explanation:

Speed is given by the ratio of distance traveled to the time.

Radius of mars, r = 3397 km = 3.397 x 10⁶ m

Distance traveled = 2πr = 2 x π x 3.397 x 10⁶ = 2.13 x 10⁷ m

Time taken = 24.6 hours = 24.6 x 60 x 60 = 88560 s

$\texttt{Tangential speed =}\frac{2.13\times 10^7}{88560}=240.51m/s$

Tangential speed of objects on the planet’s surface = 240.51 m/s = 241 m/s