MGA:
The Size of the Earth
(information posted 8/19/2019)
This is an in-class
assignment.
We will work on it in class on WEEK
2. It is due by WEEK 3.
For this assignment
you will need to bring the following items:
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Your book
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A pencil
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Paper
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A calculator
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A copy
of the handout for this MGA (click here).
This MGA is not a test or quiz, not something
you study for. We will do a calculation
of the size and shape of the Earth using the stars. The idea is to see how the
Greeks knew the world was round, and how they knew how large it was, and how
you can determine the roundness and size of the Earth for yourself. We will work on the assignment during class
time. I will be available to give help
to those who need it.
Grading is simple for this one -- 100% (A+) if you complete the
assignment and I check your work; anything else is counted as late or no
credit. Having the needed material is part of completing the assignment.