Concept explainers
(a)
To Find: The parallax angle in seconds of arc.
(a)
Answer to Problem 4P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Parallax distance,
Formula used:
Formula of parallax:
Where,
Calculation:
Plugging in the given values in the formula:
Conclusion:
Hence, the parallax angle in second of arc:
(b)
To Find: The parallax angle in degree.
(b)
Answer to Problem 4P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Parallax distance,
The parallax angle in second of arc:
Formula used:
Calculation:
Plugging in the given values in the formula:
Since,
Conclusion:
Hence, the parallax angle in degree:
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