Orders of Magnitude (speed)

Orders Of Magnitude (speed)

To help compare different orders of magnitude, the following list describes various speed levels between approximately 1×10−10 m/s and 3×108 m/s. Values in bold are exact.

Read more about Orders Of Magnitude (speed):  List of Orders of Magnitude For Speed

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