Earth's Average Speed: Calculating its Orbit around the Sun

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The discussion revolves around calculating the average speed of Earth as it orbits the Sun, given specific parameters such as the distance of the orbit and the time taken for a portion of that orbit.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the formula for average speed, referencing the relationship between distance and time. There is also mention of needing to incorporate the mathematical constant pi in the calculations.

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The conversation includes some guidance on using the average speed formula, but there is no consensus on the approach or the calculations required. Multiple interpretations of the problem are being explored.

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One participant notes that the question may need to be moved to a different forum, indicating a potential issue with the posting location. There is also a playful reference to pi that does not contribute to the mathematical discussion.

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The Earth moves around the sun in a nearly circular orbit of 1.50 x 10m ^ 11

During the three summer months (an elasped time of 7.89 x 10s^6) the Earth moves 1/4 the distance around the sun.

What is the average speed of the Earth?
 
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If this is a homework question it should be posted in the homework forum, i think someone will come and move it.

Well if you use average speed = distance/time taken you will come up with the answer.
 
You will also need a slice of pi.
 
Chi Meson said:
You will also need a slice of pi.
mmmm! pi!
 

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