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Homework Statement
In part A I know that I must use L = mu*Sqrt[GMa(1-e^2)], but for the variable 'a' do I use the semi-major axis of Jupiter or the semi-major axis of the reduced mass?
This is wrong. The question is rather explicitly asking the student to consider the problem of a non-circular orbit of an object with enough mass that the simplistic Keplerian approach is no longer valid.Abdul Quadeer said:I don't know how you got that equation. This question does not require reduced mass concept. The Sun is stationary and Jupiter revolves around it.
How do you know that that is the equation you need to use?jinksys said:In part A I know that I must use L = mu*Sqrt[GMa(1-e^2)], but for the variable 'a' do I use the semi-major axis of Jupiter or the semi-major axis of the reduced mass?
D H said:This is wrong. The question is rather explicitly asking the student to consider the problem of a non-circular orbit of an object with enough mass that the simplistic Keplerian approach is no longer valid.
Yes,there is. You can't average the the radius and then assume as you said that "T=2(pi)r/v".Abdul Quadeer said:Can you explain me what is wrong?
Is there any problem with averaging the radius?
Yes, they do.Does the Sun + Jupiter revolve around their common centre of mass?
The Orbital Angular Momentum of the Sun-Jupiter System is the measure of the rotational motion of the two celestial bodies around their shared center of mass. It takes into account the mass, velocity, and distance of both objects.
The Orbital Angular Momentum of the Sun-Jupiter System is calculated by multiplying the mass of each object by its velocity, and then multiplying that value by the distance between the two objects. This calculation takes into account both the magnitude and direction of the objects' motion.
The Orbital Angular Momentum of the Sun-Jupiter System is significant because it helps to determine the stability and dynamics of the system. It also plays a role in the formation and evolution of the solar system.
The Orbital Angular Momentum of the Sun-Jupiter System can affect the orbits of other planets in the solar system through gravitational interactions. Jupiter's large mass and strong gravitational pull can influence the orbits of other planets, causing them to slightly deviate from their predicted paths.
Yes, the Orbital Angular Momentum of the Sun-Jupiter System can change over time due to various factors such as the gravitational pull of other objects in the solar system, the tilt of Jupiter's axis, and other external forces. However, these changes are relatively small and do not significantly alter the overall stability of the system.