Math Problem Statement

90 mil km/ 110 light years * 206265

Solution

Let's break down the expression step-by-step.

We are asked to evaluate:

90million km110light years×206265\frac{90 \, \text{million km}}{110 \, \text{light years}} \times 206265

Step 1: Convert quantities to consistent units.

  • 1 light year = 9.461×1012km9.461 \times 10^{12} \, \text{km}

Thus, 110light years110 \, \text{light years} becomes:

110×9.461×1012=1.04071×1015km110 \times 9.461 \times 10^{12} = 1.04071 \times 10^{15} \, \text{km}

Step 2: Compute the fraction.

90×1061.04071×1015=9.0×1071.04071×10158.644×108\frac{90 \times 10^6}{1.04071 \times 10^{15}} = \frac{9.0 \times 10^7}{1.04071 \times 10^{15}} \approx 8.644 \times 10^{-8}

Step 3: Multiply by 206265.

8.644×108×2062650.01788.644 \times 10^{-8} \times 206265 \approx 0.0178

Final Answer:

90million km110light years×2062650.0178\frac{90 \, \text{million km}}{110 \, \text{light years}} \times 206265 \approx 0.0178

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Here are 5 follow-up questions:

  1. What is the significance of the number 206265 in astronomical calculations?
  2. How is the parsec related to light years and astronomical units?
  3. What are other units used to measure astronomical distances?
  4. How do we convert kilometers into astronomical units (AU)?
  5. Can you derive the conversion factor between arcseconds and degrees?

Tip: Astronomers often use 206265 to convert radians into arcseconds, since 1radian=206265arcseconds1 \, \text{radian} = 206265 \, \text{arcseconds}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Unit Conversion
Ratio and Proportion
Astronomical Units
Multiplication and Division

Formulas

1 light year = 9.461 × 10^12 km
90 million km / 110 light years * 206265

Theorems

Astronomical Distance Conversions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12