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### Physics Problem: Calculating the Speed of Comet TOTAS at Aphelion

**Given Data:**
- Perihelion of Comet TOTAS: 1.69 AU
- Aphelion of Comet TOTAS: 4.40 AU
- Speed at perihelion: 28 km/s
- Conversion: 1 AU = \(1.496 \times 10^{11}\) meters

**Problem Statement:**
Calculate the speed (in km/s) of Comet TOTAS at its aphelion. 

**Hint:**
You may use either conservation of energy or angular momentum for the solution, but angular momentum might be the simpler approach.

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\[ \underline{\hspace{30em}} \,\, \text{km/s} \]

### Additional Learning Resources:
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*Explanation:*

The text provides the context and necessary data to solve a physics problem involving celestial mechanics, specifically the conservation principles of a comet's orbit. The aim is to determine the comet's speed at aphelion, given its speed at perihelion and the distances at both points. 

To solve this, you may apply the conservation of angular momentum or the conservation of energy. Both methods will yield the same result, but angular momentum might be easier to apply in this context.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Physics Problem: Calculating the Speed of Comet TOTAS at Aphelion **Given Data:** - Perihelion of Comet TOTAS: 1.69 AU - Aphelion of Comet TOTAS: 4.40 AU - Speed at perihelion: 28 km/s - Conversion: 1 AU = \(1.496 \times 10^{11}\) meters **Problem Statement:** Calculate the speed (in km/s) of Comet TOTAS at its aphelion. **Hint:** You may use either conservation of energy or angular momentum for the solution, but angular momentum might be the simpler approach. **Solution Box:** \[ \underline{\hspace{30em}} \,\, \text{km/s} \] ### Additional Learning Resources: - [eBook](#) --- *Explanation:* The text provides the context and necessary data to solve a physics problem involving celestial mechanics, specifically the conservation principles of a comet's orbit. The aim is to determine the comet's speed at aphelion, given its speed at perihelion and the distances at both points. To solve this, you may apply the conservation of angular momentum or the conservation of energy. Both methods will yield the same result, but angular momentum might be easier to apply in this context.
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