The spacecraft takes 45 min to complete 3 revolutions of the orbit of length 10 mi. What is the speed of the aircraft?
A
30 mph
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B
40 mph
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C
45 mph
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D
50 mph
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Solution
The correct option is B 40 mph Orbit length = 10 mi
No. of revolutions = 3
Total distance = 3 x 10 = 30 mi
Time for 3 revolutions = 45 min (3/4 h)
Speed = Total distance/ time
= 303/4
= 40 mph