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Question
Earth revolves around the Sun at about __________?
A
18.5 km/sec
B
26.6 km/sec
C
29 km/sec
✓ Official correct answer
D
31.9 km/sec
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A
18.5 km/sec
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B
26.6 km/sec
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C
29 km/sec
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D
31.9 km/sec
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Explanation
Earth's orbital speed is about 30 km/s (often listed as 29 km/s).
So the correct answer is 29 km/sec.
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