The Speed of the Solar Wind Is Approximately 400 Km/s

question 74

Multiple Choice

The speed of the solar wind is approximately 400 km/s and the distance from the Sun to Saturn is 9.5 AU (1 AU = 1.5 × 10⁸ km) . How long does it take a particle in the solar wind to reach Saturn?

• A) about 4.1 hours
• B) about 4.1 days
• C) about 41 days
• D) about 4.1 years
• E) about 41 years

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