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Solar Eclipse Problem (a math problem, not about astronomy)
To a good approximation, Earth and Jupiter move around the
Sun in circular orbits of 1.49 x 108 km and 7.79 x 109 km
radius, respectively. What is the maximum error that can
arise in the prediction of solar eclipse times (as observed from
Earth) on Jupiter caused by one of its moons if one fails to
take into account the variation of the relative position of the
two planets?
Answer: 2.6 x 103
radius of earth: 6.37 x 103 km
I think error happens when Earth and Jupiter are aligned. But the radius of Jupiter is not given. Please help!
Thanks!
Homework Statement
To a good approximation, Earth and Jupiter move around the
Sun in circular orbits of 1.49 x 108 km and 7.79 x 109 km
radius, respectively. What is the maximum error that can
arise in the prediction of solar eclipse times (as observed from
Earth) on Jupiter caused by one of its moons if one fails to
take into account the variation of the relative position of the
two planets?
Answer: 2.6 x 103
Homework Equations
radius of earth: 6.37 x 103 km
The Attempt at a Solution
I think error happens when Earth and Jupiter are aligned. But the radius of Jupiter is not given. Please help!
Thanks!
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