Based on this graph, what is the approximate speed of Venus in Km/s? Estimate the answer as accurately as you can

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Based on this graph, what is the approximate speed of Venus in Km/s? Estimate the answer as accurately as you can.

Distance from the Sun and Speed of Planets
50
MERCURY
45
40
35
• VENUS
30
EARTH
25
MARS
15
JUPITER
SATURN
10
URANUS
NEPTUNE
5
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
Distance from the Sun (in billions of kilometers)
Speed (in km/s)
Transcribed Image Text:Distance from the Sun and Speed of Planets 50 MERCURY 45 40 35 • VENUS 30 EARTH 25 MARS 15 JUPITER SATURN 10 URANUS NEPTUNE 5 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 Distance from the Sun (in billions of kilometers) Speed (in km/s)
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