A5_5 How big are the planets, really?

Authors

  • Fraser RJ Scanlan University of Leicester
  • Rebecca Howe University of Leicester
  • Rafia Javaid University of Leicester
  • Michael J Pitts University of Leicester

Abstract

In this paper, we investigate the discrepancies in circumference of the planets in the Solar System that arise due to relativistic length contraction caused by their angular velocities. We then compare these discrepancies with the aim of creating a new method of comparison for different celestial bodies

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Published

14-12-2017

How to Cite

Scanlan, F. R., Howe, R., Javaid, R., & Pitts, M. J. (2017). A5_5 How big are the planets, really?. Physics Special Topics, 16(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/2438

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2017): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles