The discussion revolves around calculating the centripetal acceleration of Earth as it orbits the Sun, focusing on the relationship between centripetal acceleration, radius, and angular velocity.
Some participants have provided hints and suggestions for approaching the problem, while others express confusion regarding their calculations. There is an ongoing exploration of different methods to relate the variables involved.
Participants note the absence of the mass of Earth in the provided information, which may affect their calculations. The discussion also highlights the use of the orbital period in deriving angular velocity.
Welcome to Physics Forums mrmoar.mrmoar said:Homework Statement
Observing an orbit of Earth around the sun, calculate the centripetal acceleration of Earth.
Homework Equations
Fc = mv^2/R
Only the distance aka radius was provided, to be 1.496x10^11m.
The Attempt at a Solution
No mass of Earth provided.
Perhaps if you showed us your calculations, we could point out where you're going wrong.mrmoar said:okay thanks for the hint but i didnt really get the answer. taking the formula
Acc = radius x omega^2
omega = 2pie (1orbit) / time
i took time to be 365.25 x 24 x 60 x 60 to get s.
My results were wrong :(