Hollie M.

asked • 08/26/19

how fast is the planet traveling around the galaxy in km/hr?

If a planet was located approximately 29 thousand light-years from the center of a galaxy and orbits that center once every 290 million years, how fast is the planet traveling around the galaxy in km/hr? If needed, use 3.0 × 108 m/s for the speed of light.

3 Answers By Expert Tutors

By:

Clark N. answered • 09/02/19

Tutor
4.9 (1,593)

Introductory astronomy, including Keplerian orbital mechanics
About this tutor ›
About this tutor ›


Upvote • 0 Downvote
More
Report

Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.

Ask a question for free

Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.

OR

Find an Online Tutor Now

Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.