Chapter 4.5, Problem 50STP

To determine

To find the difference in distance between the earth and the venus.

Answer to Problem 50STP

The difference in distances is $46\times {10}^6\text{kms}\text{.}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Earth is $1.55\times {10}^8$ kms. from the sun and venus is $109$ million kms. From the sun.

Concept used: $1\text{million}=1\times {10}^7$

The difference in distance is $\left(1.55\times {10}^8-109\times {10}^6\right)=\left(155-109\right)\times {10}^6$

  $=46\times {10}^6\text{kms}\text{.}$

Hence, the difference in distances is $46\times {10}^6\text{kms}\text{.}$