(a)
The number of times the Halley’s Comet reappeared in the sky since its early sighting.
(a)
Answer to Problem 41QP
The Halley’s Comet has reappeared for
Explanation of Solution
The Halley’s Comet was first observed in the sky in
Write the expression for the time elapsed since the first appearance of comet.
Here,
Write the expression for the number of reappearance of the Halley’s Comet.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the Halley’s Comet has reappeared for
(b)
The mass lost by the comet since its first appearance in
(b)
Answer to Problem 41QP
The total mass lost by the comet since its early sighting is
Explanation of Solution
The every comet when comes near the sun, the comet action takes place and the body losses some of material as the action occurs.
The Halley’s Comet has appeared for
Write the expression for the mass lost by the comet during all its appearance.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the total mass lost by the comet since its early sighting is
(c)
The percentage of the comet’s total mass lost by the comet.
(c)
Answer to Problem 41QP
The mass lost by the Halley’s Comet is about
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the total mass of the comet at its first sight.
Here,
Write the expression for the percentage of mass of the comet as of its initial mass.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the mass lost by the Halley’s Comet is about
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