Question

The space shuttle travels at about 28,000 km per hour. Using that information, estimate how many hours it will take the shuttle to reach Saturn from Earth. (Assume both planets are aligned with the sun and are on the same side of the sun.)

Answer 1

t = 42857.14 h

Explanation:

Given that,

The speed of space shuttle, v = 28000 km/h

We know that, the distance between the Saturn and the Earth is 1,200,000,000 km.

Let t be the time.

As we know, speed = distance/time

So,

`t=(d)/(v)\\\\t=(1,200,000,000)/(28000)\\\\t=42857.14\ h`

So, the required time is equal to 42857.14 hours.