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For 2 minutes, a satellite traveled at a steady speed. It traveled 380 kilometers around Earth in that time. What was the satellite's speed?

For 2 minutes, a satellite traveled at a steady speed. It traveled 380 kilometers-example-1

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Answer: The satellites speed was 190 kilometers per minute.

Explanation:

The formula for speed is calculated as:

Speed = Distance/Time

where,

Distance = 380 kilometers

Time = 2 minutes

Speed = Distance/Time

Speed = 380km/2min

Speed = 190km/min

The satellites speed was 190 kilometers per minute.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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