Arturo O. answered • 06/10/16
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a = semi-major axis
2a = r_p + r_a = x + (x + Δx) = 2x + Δx
a = ( 2x + Δx)/2 = x + Δx/2
Icy L.
asked • 06/09/16Length of orbital major axis
A comet moves with a distance from the sun at perihelion and aphelion are x and (x+Δx). Determine length of orbital major axis.
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