Angular and Linear Speeds of Earth The orbit of Earth about the sun is almost circular. Assume that the orbit is a
Its angular and linear speeds are used in designing solar-power facilities.
(a) Assume that a year is 365 days, and find the
(b) Give the angular speed in radians per hour.
(c) Find the approximate linear speed of Earth in miles per hour.
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