a.
To Calculate:The angular diameter
a.
Answer to Problem 2P
The angular diameter of the Sun as seen from earth is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Diameter of Sun
Distance between Sun and Earth
Formula used:
Angular diameter is given by
Here, D is the distance from the Sun.
Calculation:
Substituting the given values
Conclusion:
Thus, Angular diameter of the Sun as seen from earth is
b.
To Calculate:The angular diameter
b.
Answer to Problem 2P
The angular diameter of the Moon as seen from earth is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Diameter of Moon,
Distance between Sun and Moon,
Formula used:
Angular diameter is given by
Here, D is the diameter of Moon.
Calculation:
Substituting the given values
Conclusion:
Thus, Angular diameter of the Moon as seen from earth is
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