If the radial velocity of a star is +20 km/s and the proper motion of the star is such that the transverse speed is 22 km/s, what is the true space motion of the star?

If the radial velocity of a star is +20 km/s and the proper motion of the star is such that the transverse speed is 22 km/s, what is the true space motion of the star?



A) 10 km/s
B) 58 km/s
C) 102 km/s
D) 30 km/s
E) Not enough info to determine


Answer: D


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