Math Krew? V.Astromony

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Apr 3, 2007 | 09:11 AM

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Rachel Bilson

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Math Krew? V.Astromony

If the fastest passenger aircraft can fly 1600 km/hr (1000mph), how many years would it take to reach the sun (in hours)? The Galactic Center (in years)? (1pc = 3x10^13 km.)

Apr 3, 2007 | 09:14 AM

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2500 hours, if it can take off from the conveyor belt.

Apr 3, 2007 | 09:15 AM

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We're not going to do your homework for you unless you beat us up first.

Apr 3, 2007 | 09:19 AM

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1600km ////////////////// 8,765.82 hours in 1 year
------- ////////////////// ------------------------
1hr ////////////////// 149.6×106 km From Earth

convert away

Ignore the //// HAN won't let me put spaces that far

Note: that setup is wrong :doh:

Apr 3, 2007 | 09:20 AM

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Rachel Bilson

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Earth to Sun = 1 AU

1AU = 93x10^6 miles

SO

93x10^6/1000 Right?

Apr 3, 2007 | 09:26 AM

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92,955,887 miles @ 1000 mph = 92,955.887 hours = 3873.16 days = ~10.6 years.

Apr 3, 2007 | 09:48 AM

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Yup thats what i got

Apr 3, 2007 | 09:50 AM

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This is a math question right? Not orbital mechanics? Because you can't actually fly directly to the sun.....it actually takes a little longer.

I'll stop :hsugh: