SOLUTION: The x-30 is a space plane that skims the edge of space at 4000 miles per hour. circumfrance of earth is appox. 25,000 miles, how long will it take for the x-30 to travel around ear
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Question 791024: The x-30 is a space plane that skims the edge of space at 4000 miles per hour. circumfrance of earth is appox. 25,000 miles, how long will it take for the x-30 to travel around earth?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distance/Speed = Time
25,000/4000 = 6 hours and 15 minutes.
Hope this helps.
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