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*10⁸ 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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The distance from the Sun to Saturn is 9.5 AU, which is 9.5 * 1.5 * 10^8 km. The time taken is distance divided by speed, so (9.5 * 1.5 * 10^8 km) / (400 km/s) = 3.56 * 10^6 seconds, which is approximately 41 days.

The Speed of the Solar Wind Is Approximately 400 Km/s