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In preparation for the final exam, our astronomy study group has reconvened to discuss Mercury’s unique orbital properties. They have expres
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In preparation for the final exam, our astronomy study group has reconvened to discuss Mercury’s unique orbital properties. They have expressed the following ideas: Student A: When Mercury revolves around the Sun 4 times, it rotates around its axis 6 times. Student B: When Mercury revolves around the Sun 6 times, it rotates around its axis 10 times. Student C: When Mercury revolves around the Sun 8 times, it rotates around its axis 12 times. Which student is incorrect
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Answer:
The only incorrect statement is from student B
Explanation:
The planet mercury has a period of revolution of 58.7 Earth days and a rotation period around the sun of 87 days 23 ha, approximately 88 Earth days.
Let’s examine student claims using these rotation periods
Student A. The time for 4 turns around the sun is
t = 4 88
t = 352 / 58.7 Earth days
In this time I make as many rotations on itself each one with a time to = 58.7 Earth days
#_rotaciones = t / to
#_rotations = 352 / 58.7
#_rotations = 6
therefore this statement is TRUE
student B. the planet rotates 6 times around the Sun
t = 6 88
t = 528 s
The number of rotations on itself is
#_rotaciones = t / to
#_rotations = 528 / 58.7
#_rotations = 9
False, turn 9 times
Student C. 8 turns around the sun
t = 8 88
t = 704 days
the number of turns on itself is
#_rotaciones = t / to
#_rotations = 704 / 58.7
#_rotations = 12
True
The only incorrect statement is from student B