Model Neptune’s orbit around the Sun as uniform circular motion. (a) Find the angular momentum of Neptune’s orbital motion. (Assume 59800 days for Neptune to orbit the Sun.) kg · m2/s (b) Although Neptune is a gas giant, model it as a solid uniform sphere and find the angular momentum of Neptune’s rotational motion. (Assume 16 hours and 3 minutes for Neptune to rotate.) kg · m2/s (c) Compare your results. Lrot Lorb =
Model Neptune’s orbit around the Sun as
uniform circular motion.
(a) Find the angular momentum of Neptune’s orbital motion. (Assume 59800 days for Neptune to orbit the Sun.)
kg · m2/s
(b) Although Neptune is a gas giant, model it as a solid uniform sphere and find the angular momentum of Neptune’s rotational motion. (Assume 16 hours and 3 minutes for Neptune to rotate.)
kg · m2/s
(c) Compare your results.
Lrot
Lorb
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