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6.1.2a Contents of the Solar System

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The time taken for Mars to orbit the Sun is approximately 687 days.

The average radius of Mars's orbit around the Sun is 2.28 × 108 km.

What is the average orbital speed of Mars?

A

2.4×101 m/s2.4 \times 10^1\text{ m/s}2.4×101 m/s

B

3.8×103 m/s3.8 \times 10^3\text{ m/s}3.8×103 m/s

C

2.4×104 m/s2.4 \times 10^4\text{ m/s}2.4×104 m/s

D

1.5×105 m/s1.5 \times 10^5\text{ m/s}1.5×105 m/s

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