(a)
The coordinate of Proxima Centauri to epoch
(a)
Answer to Problem 1.9P
The processed coordinates are
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the changes in the coordinates
Write the expression for the changes in Coordinate.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the processed coordinates are
(b)
The change in
(b)
Answer to Problem 1.9P
The change in
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the change
Here,
Write the expression for change in
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the change in
(c)
The factor which has largest contribution for changes in coordinates.
(c)
Answer to Problem 1.9P
The Precession has largest contribution for changes in coordinates.
Explanation of Solution
Proxima Centauri is red star which has the mass eight times greater than the Sun with average density 33 times greater than the Sun. the orbital period of the Proxima Centauri is 550000 years.
Since the change in value of
Conclusion:
Therefore, the Precession has the largest contribution for changes in the coordinates of Proxima Centauri.
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