(a)
To graph : The given situation.
Given information :
In its elliptical orbit, Mercury ranges from
Graph :
Draw the graph on the basis of the given information.
(b)
To calculate : The values of
The required values are
Given information :
In its elliptical orbit, Mercury ranges from
Calculation :
The distances from a point on the ellipse to the foci is a constant,
The total distance between the two vertices will be,
Each focus is
Therefore, the required values are
(c)
To Find : An equation for Mercury's orbit.
The required equation is
Given information :
In its elliptical orbit, Mercury ranges from
Explanation :
The equation of an ellipse in standard form is,
The given values are
Therefore, the required equation is
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