Concept explainers
(a)
Time taken by a sent message when the Earth is nearest.
(a)
Answer to Problem 13P
The answer is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Mean distance of mars from sun is
Mean distance of earth from sun is
Factor,
Formula used:
Formula to calculate time:
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute the given values in formula,
Conclusion: The required time is
(b)
Time taken by a sent message when the Earth is farthest.
(b)
Answer to Problem 13P
The answer is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Mean distance of saturn from sun is
Mean distance of earth from sun is
Factor,
Formula used:
Formula to calculate time:
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute the given values in formula,
Conclusion: The required time is
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