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Trip to Mars
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Submission Information |
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| Authors | Elizabeth Praton |
| Contact Email | epraton@fandm.edu |
| School / Organization | Franklin and Marshall College |
| Submitted | 08/04/11 |
| Updated | 08/04/11 |
Contribution Description |
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| Title | Trip to Mars |
| Simulations | Sistem Tata Surya |
| Keywords | orbits, solar system, astronautics, gravity |
| Description | In this lab you will learn about something called a Hohmann transfer orbit, which is the least energy way to get from one planet to another. Lab uses several web applets: Chris Mihos's "Trip to Mars" (and supporting JavaLab website); PhET's "My Solar System;" and Chris Dolan's "Astronautics." |
| Level | Undergraduate - Intro |
| Type | Lab |
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
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