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when the planet Jupiter is at a distance of 824.7 million kilometers from the Earth, its angular diameter is mieaured to be 35.72'' of arc. Calculate the diameter of Jupiter ?

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To calculate the diameter of Jupiter given its angular diameter and distance from Earth, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Given Data**: - Distance from Earth to Jupiter (D) = 824.7 million kilometers = \( 824.7 \times 10^6 \) km - Angular diameter (θ) = 35.72 arcseconds ...
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