Activity 3
Here, only one planet shares the same sun with the Earth. The Earth remains unchanged, while you can adjust the parameters of this planet's orbit: Apoapsis (a+c) and Foci distance(2c).just slide the control bars a little to feel the changes in the orbit. Now let's use the sliders to understand how a, b, and c affect the ellipse.
Have fun!
Upgrade:
- Terms renamed
- Earth and Planet positions related to vernal equinox
- Description of terms added
Task1:
Given , find a, c; set sliders (Foci distance?, Apoapsis?) to verify orbits of the planets.
Task2:
Set Foci distance=4 and Apoapsis=7 , calculate b and write the equation.