The number of impacts expected to strike a
Answer to Problem 12P
The number of impacts expected to strike a
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the total particles needed.
Here,
Write the expression for the particles captured by Earth.
Here,
Write the expression for the surface area of the Earth.
Here,
Write the expression for the fraction of the total surface area.
Here,
Write the expression for the number of impacts in the given region.
Conclusion:
Refer to Table A-10, “Properties of the planets” to obtain the value of
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Therefore, the number of impacts expected to strike a
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