An asteroid is traveling in a straight line at a constant speed of 327 m/s. How long will it take for a displacement of 732 km to occur?

Answer

2,238.53 seconds

Explanation

For a constant speed, to get the time taken to travel for a certain distance we use the formula;

speed = displacement/time

∴ time = displacement/speed

= (732 Km) / (327 m/s)

732 Km = (732*1000) m

= 732000 m

∴ Time = 732000/327

= 2,238.53 seconds

Time = 2238.53 s

Explanation:

Given dа ta:

Speed of the asteroid = 327 m/s

Displacement = 732 Km

Time = ?

Solution:

Displacement = 732 Km = 732000 m

As we know:

Speed = Displacement/time

Time = Displacement/speed

Putting values in above formula:

Time = 732000 m/327

Time = 2238.53 s

So asteroid will take 2238.53 seconds to travel 732 km.