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Posted by angel on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 6:20pm.

if the speed of a comet at perihelion (the closest orbital point to the sun) is 98000 mi/h. How far will the comet travel in 30 sec?

math - Reiny, Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 8:19pm
distance = rate x time
= 98000 ( 30/3600) = 2450/3 miles or
appr 816.7 miles

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