Question

A space shuttle orbits Earth at a speed of 21,000 km/hr. How far will it travel in 5 hours?

Answer 1

Answer:

105000km

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Speed of shuttle = 21000km/hr

Time of travel  = 5hrs

Unknown:

The distance covered by the space shuttle;

Solution:

Distance is the length of the path traveled.

   Distance  = speed x time

Input the parameters and solve;

     Distance = 21000km/hr x 5hrs

     Distance  = 105000km