J20 : A Mathematical Model: The Effects of Changing an Astronomical Object's Size on Orbital Motion


Students Federico Cao
School HWDSB - Westdale Secondary School - Hamilton
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 7 - Physics
Abstract The purpose of this project is to model the effects of changing any astronomical object's size on the orbital motion of satellites. This model is important because it permits a better understanding of many scenarios in astrophysics, such as motion around binary stars that undergo mass transfer through accretion disks. Thus, it provides information for how the satellites of star systems will change their orbits.
Awards
Group Award Prize
International Science & Engineering Affiliated Fair AwardsMU Alpha Theta Awardcertificate
Mohawk College Mathematics AwardsMohawk College Mathematics Awards - Senior$ 50
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80
Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip AwardsCanada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award