Concept explainers
(a)
The semimajor axis of Apophis
Answer to Problem 65QAP
Semimajor axis
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Aphelion =
Perihelion =
Mass of Apophis =
Formula used:
Semimajor axis
Calculation:
Semimajor axis,
Semimajor axis
Semimajor axis
Conclusion:
Semimajor axis
(b)
Time taken by Apophis to orbit the Sun
Answer to Problem 65QAP
Time taken by Apophis to orbit the Sun
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Aphelion =
Perihelion =
Mass of Apophis =
Formula used:
Semimajor axis
Calculation:
Time taken by Apophis to orbit the Sun,
Conclusion:
Time taken by Apophis to orbit the Sun
(c)
Points of slowest and fastest of Apophis
Answer to Problem 65QAP
Apophis travels fastest at perihelion and slowest at aphelion
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Aphelion =
Perihelion =
Mass of Apophis =
Formula used:
Semimajor axis
Calculation:
Point Apophis travel fastest = at perihelion
Point Apophis travel slowest = at aphelion
Conclusion:
Apophis travels fastest at perihelion and slowest at aphelion
(d)
Ratio of its maximum speed to minimum speed
Answer to Problem 65QAP
Ratio of the maximum speed to minimum speed
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Aphelion =
Perihelion =
Mass of Apophis =
Formula used:
Semimajor axis
Calculation:
Ratio of the maximum speed to minimum speed,
Conclusion:
Ratio of the maximum speed to minimum speed
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