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21 April, 09:15

Calculate the minimum and maximum angular diameters of the sun, as seen from mars.

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  1. 21 April, 11:19
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    The angular diameter can be calculated by using the formula,

    Angular diameter = 57.3 x physical diameter / distance.

    The physical diameter of the sun = 1.4 x 10^6 km.

    The minimum distance of Mars from Sun = 205 x 10^6 km

    The minimum angular diameter of the Sun as seen from Mars is:

    Angular diameter = 57.3 x physical diameter / distance = 57.3 x (1.4 x 10^6 km / 205 x 10^6 km) = 0.39 degrees.

    The maximum distance of Mars from Sun = 249 x 10^6 km.

    The maximum angular diameter of Sun as seen from Mars is,

    Angular diameter = 57.3 x physical diameter / distance = 57.3 x (1.4 x 10^6 km / 249 x 10^6 km) = 0.32 degrees
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