Question

How long does it take for Saturn's equatorial flow, moving at 1500km/h, to encircle the planet?

Answer 1

The time taken will be 243.92 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Velocity = 1500 km/h

We know that,

The radius of Saturn is 58232 km.

We need to calculate the circumference of Saturn

Using formula of circumference

`C= 2\pi r`

Pu the value into the formula

`C=2\pi* 58232`

`C=365882.44\ km`

We need to calculate the time

Using formula of distance

`v = (d)/(t)`

`t=(d)/(v)`

Where, d = circumference

v = velocity

Put the value into the formula

`t=(365882.44)/(1500)`

`t=243.92\ hours`

Hence, The time taken will be 243.92 hours.

Answer 2

252.45 hours or 908820 seconds

Step-by-step explanation:

The equatorial radius of Saturn is 60,268 km

The length of the equator will be circumference

`2\pi 60268`

Speed of the equatorial flow = 1500 km/h

`Time=(Distance)/(Speed)\\\Rightarrow Time=(2\pi 60268)/(1500)\\\Rightarrow Time=252.45\ h=252.45* 60* 60=908820\ s`

It will take 252.45 hours or 908820 seconds for the equatorial flow to encircle the planet.