How fast do comets travel in space?
A) about 2 to 3 km per minute
B) about 60 km per minute
C) about 2 to 3 km per second
D) about 60 km per second
E) about 500 km per second

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Comets can travel at speeds ranging from about 10 km/s to over 70 km/s, with the average speed being around 60 km/s. Choice D is the closest option to this range. Options A and C are too slow, and option E is too fast.

How Fast Do Comets Travel in Space