The earth revolves around the sun at a speed of__________?
Correct answer: C. 29 km/sec
- A. 18.5 km/sec
- B. 26.6 km/sec
- C. 29 km/sec
- D. 31.9 km/sec
Explanation
Earth travels around the Sun at an average orbital speed of about 29.8 km/s, commonly rounded to 29 km/s. Its speed varies slightly because Earth’s orbit is elliptical.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Astronomy and Space
Astronomy covers the structure and motions of the solar system, planets, satellites, comets, asteroids and meteoroids, together with gravity, eclipses, seasons and phases of the Moon. It also introduces stars, galaxies, nebulae, black holes, space telescopes and satellites, while distinguishing rotation from revolution and meteors from meteorites.
Practise Astronomy and Space
286 free Astronomy and Space MCQs from Everyday Science, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Everyday Science questions like this
Everyday Science is on 40 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Astronomy and Space questions
Who among the following discovered the sunspots?
Milky Way Galaxy in which type?
Planets having largest amount of Carbon Dioxide is ____________?
What is the degree of rotation of the earth each hour?
The Distance of Neptune From Sun is ________ astronomical unit.
NASA unveils the new Moon suit, which is known formally as____________?