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To write: The equation that models Mars’s elliptical orbit.
Answer to Problem 15CFU
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Astronomy: The elliptical orbit of Mars has its foci at
Calculation:
Since the foci are horizontal from the center,
We know we have
The length of the major axis is 3.045, so,
We know:
Final equation:
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