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Earth’s Orbital Velocity
As Already Discussed Newton’s equation to calculate the sun’s gravitational force acting…
Using Parallax to Measure Distance
Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along…
Optically Measuring Cosmic Distances
Last topic we learned that the bigger an optical rangefinder, the better…
Optical Rangefinders, Why Bigger is Better
Last time we discussed the fact that ultra fine gradations must be applied to…
Further Limitations of an Optical Rangefinder
As We discussed earlier that when optical rangefinders are used to measure…
The Principle of Parallax
We’ve been looking at the indirect methods employed by scientists through the…
Newton’s Law of Gravitation and the Universal Gravitational Constant
Last time we discussed the term acceleration of gravity, a physical phenomenon…
Equations Used to Manipulate Torque Relative to Horsepower
Already we learned that we can get more torque out of a…
The Mathematical Link Between Gears in a Gear Train
Previously we analyzed the angular relationship between the Force and Distance vectors in this…
