Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 9-12
Subject
Mathematics, Space Science, Technology, Algebra, Problem Solving, Space Radiation, Satellites
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities
Students will use data to create a system of equations, solve them and set up matrices. They will then determine the average intensity of solar flares, the average satellite transponder power and the satellite operating power. A one-page teacher guide accompanies the one-page assignment.
Problem 8, Systems of Equations in Space Science [152KB PDF file]
This mathematics problem is part of Space Math III.