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an example of a globular clusters, what method should be used to calculate the root mean square radius of it? thanks in advance!
The r.m.s radius, or root mean square radius, is a measure of the average distance of all the particles in a system from its center of mass.
The r.m.s radius can be calculated using the formula: rms = √(1/N * ∑(ri^2)), where N is the total number of particles in the system and ri is the distance of each particle from the center of mass.
No, the r.m.s radius is always a positive value as it represents a distance.
Yes, the r.m.s radius is directly proportional to the mass of the particles in the system. This means that as the mass increases, the r.m.s radius also increases.
The r.m.s radius provides important information about the distribution and structure of a system. It can also be used to compare different systems and understand their overall size and density.