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Chapter 7, Problem 48EAP
New Horizons Speed. On its trajectory to Pluto, the New Horizons spacecraft traveled a total distance of about 34 AU over a period of about
- About how fast was it traveling on average? Give your answer in AU per year and kilometers per hour.
- If it continued at this speed, about how long would New Horizons take to reach the nearest stars, if it were heading in the correct direction?
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