39.3k views
2 votes
A space shuttle orbits Earth at a speed of 21,000 km/hr. How far will it travel in 5 hours?

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

105000km

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Speed of shuttle = 21000km/hr

Time of travel = 5hrs

Unknown:

The distance covered by the space shuttle;

Solution:

Distance is the length of the path traveled.

Distance = speed x time

Input the parameters and solve;

Distance = 21000km/hr x 5hrs

Distance = 105000km

User Shiun
by
5.4k points