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A space shuttle travels around the Earth at a constant speed of 28000 kilometers per hour. If it takes 90 minutes to complete one orbit, how far is its journey around Earth? I need the answer ASAP!
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A space shuttle travels around the Earth at a constant speed of 28000 kilometers per hour. If it takes 90 minutes to complete one orbit, how far is its journey around Earth?

I need the answer ASAP!

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9 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)

28000 x 1(hour) = 28000
28000 /2 (30 minutes) = 14000

28000 + 14000 = 42000(kilometers)

Answer = 42000km
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