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Homework Statement Run a numerical analysis on elliptical orbits using the standard Runka-Kutta method. I already have the equations from Euler-Lagrange method in cartesian x,y-coordinates. d2x/dt2 = -K x (x2 + y2 )-3/2 d2y/dt2 = -K y (x2 + y2 )-3/2 Homework Equations I find it a little to...

I knew that the factor was wavelength dependent and suspected that it could have some effect. But this means that the typical approach to albedo problem is a little one sided, at least. For example saying that if the Earth is covered in snow (giving an albedo of 0,8-0,9 for visual light) will...

I've never understood why changing the albedo of an object will change the temperature of the object. As I understand it the albedo is a factor that determines the amount of light reflected off the surface. This means that a low albedo will mean that more light-energy is absorbed. Thermal...