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So I'm not huge when it comes to physics. In fact I only created and account in order to ask this question. I'm am trying to figure out a way to calculate the approximate size of a planet based on how long it's day/night time cycle is. There is a lot of variability involved here. I think I understand that the rotation speed of planets is related to how it was formed, larger planets being faster. So I need to figure out the circumference of a hypothetical planet that has 20 minute days ( 10minute day, 7 minute night, 3 minutes of transition period.). It has a sun and one moon and is very similar to Earth in that it is the perfect distance from the sun to support life.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=310920
This thread helped me understand somethings.
So what would be the size of this planet. If you have to assume for any of the variables, assume they are the same as that of earth.
So how should I go about doing this?
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=310920
This thread helped me understand somethings.
So what would be the size of this planet. If you have to assume for any of the variables, assume they are the same as that of earth.
So how should I go about doing this?
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