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The discussion centers on calculating the speed of the Great Red Spot (GRS) on Jupiter, with one user expressing uncertainty about their calculation of approximately 15 m/s. Other participants emphasize the importance of showing the work behind the calculation rather than just the answer. They suggest reposting the question in a more appropriate forum for homework help, specifically the Homework Help, Introductory Physics section. The thread concludes with a note that it has been closed due to its nature as a schoolwork inquiry. Accurate calculation methods for the GRS speed remain a topic of interest.
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Hi.
I am having trouble finding the speed at which the grs moving across jupiter. I have a problem that is asking me to calculate the speed but my number seems wrong. I've calculated about 15 m/s but i don't believe that is correct. i just want to check my answer.

thanks.
 
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nmsurobert said:
Hi.
I am having trouble finding the speed at which the grs moving across jupiter. I have a problem that is asking me to calculate the speed but my number seems wrong. I've calculated about 15 m/s but i don't believe that is correct. i just want to check my answer.

thanks.
We don't check answers, we check work. Show your work.
 
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We don't check answers, we check work. Show your work.
Yes, @nmsurobert -- Please re-post in the Homework Help, Introductory Physics forum, and fill out the Template that you are provided showing your work. Thank you.

This schoolwork thread in the technical forums is closed now.
 

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