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==Exams Januari 2010== | ==Exams Januari 2010== | ||
* How would the laws of Kepler change if gravity was like <math> r </math> instead of <math> \frac{1}{r^2} </math>. | * How would the laws of Kepler change if gravity was like <math> r </math> instead of <math> \frac{1}{r^2} </math>. More general, how would it be if gravity was like <math> r^{-n} </math>? | ||
More general, how would it be if gravity was like <math> r^{-n} </math>? | |||
* Show that by studying the rotation of a planet, you can say something about the density distribution inside the planet. In this context, compare giant en telluric planets. | * Show that by studying the rotation of a planet, you can say something about the density distribution inside the planet. In this context, compare giant en telluric planets. | ||
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This course is given by prof. C. Waelkens every two years. It is given in 10 two-hour lectures and two/three exercise moments. The course text is 99 pages and available on Toledo, no slides or other media are used. In 2009-2010, chapter 4 was not to be studied. The examform changed a bit the last years, but the most recent exam (2009-2010) was a classic open book exam with written preparation and oral examination.
Exams
Exams Januari 2010
- How would the laws of Kepler change if gravity was like instead of . More general, how would it be if gravity was like ?
- Show that by studying the rotation of a planet, you can say something about the density distribution inside the planet. In this context, compare giant en telluric planets.
- Research has shown that there are very little TNO's with a diameter from 10cm to 1m. Can you give an explanation for this?