Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The Moon goes round the Earth in a nearly circular orbit of radius , once every days.
In one orbit of radius and period , a body travels . So its speed is , and its angular velocity is .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Period. .
Step 2. Speed. , about every second.
Step 3. One day. .
Step 4. Angle each day. .
Answer: (a) . (b) About . (c) .
Check. In days it covers . That is : exactly one orbit.
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