Hey guys, i have a math assignment that involves astronomy of our solar system. I need to come up with research question/aim that can be answered using math, like calculus and linked to astronomy. Do you guys have any tips or suggestions?
Im in highschool calc which basically means I know the basics about integral and differentiation. But I know the concepts and meanings behind differentiation such as acceleration, velocity and instantaneous rate.
>>27911
calculate speed velocity of a planet/moon
calculate distance from earth to a planet using parallax
>>27924
>speed velocity
meant to say escape velocity
>>27924
if that's too difficult you may try to calculate the distance of the moon or another body to earth using the speed of light and the time needed for a signal to reach earth. There is already an experiment with mirrors on the moon and a laser ray sent from Earth (twice the distance and time), for example.
