The Speed of the Solar Wind Is Approximately 400 Km/s $1.5 × 10^8$

question 8

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 = $1.5 × 10^8$ 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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