University Physics Volume 1 — Mechanics · Problem 63

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Problem

The average density of the Sun is on the order 10310^3 kg/m3^3. (a) Estimate the diameter of the Sun. (b) Given that the Sun subtends at an angle of about half a degree in the sky, estimate its distance from Earth.

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