Vc versus Vcc. Meteor Calculations

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The discussion revolves around solving meteor calculations related to Vc and Vcc, with a focus on using both Latex and Word for formatting equations. A participant encountered difficulties transferring material from Word to the forum, opting to attach a PDF instead. They referenced the International Meteor Organization and provided a link to a relevant article on meteor showers. The participant found the calculations straightforward after re-engaging with the mathematics, noting that substituting one equation into another allowed for easy determination of Vc. Overall, the exchange highlights the integration of different tools for mathematical problem-solving in the context of meteor studies.
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I tried posing my question by using some Latex features here, but I could work faster by using Word coupled with what I could use from Latex here. When I tried putting the material here from Word, it didn't work out, so I'm attaching a pdf of my question. The reference to IMO is the International Meteor Organization. The article is at <http://www.asterism.org/tutorials/tut36%20Meteor%20Showers.pdf>
 

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Well, this was almost ridiculously easy. Just too long away from mathematics. Substitute the first equation into the second. Everything in the first equations is known. Vc falls out easily. Duh.
 

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