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If one astronomer counts 2,497 stars this week, then he gets sick and another astronomer has to take over his job, and the second astronomer counts 1,762 stars the next week, somebody has to be able to figure out how many stars got counted all together, between the two astronomers.
If there is no supercomputer available, they have to call in somebody who has a pencil, and knows how to use it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is certain things take an exact amount, and they need to know measurement.Otherwise I would think that it might take division of things, multiplying substances, adding different chemicals, and subtracting bad ones.Other than that I cannot help!Sorry!
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Which astronomers used math?
All of them.
Why do you have to learn math to be an astranomer?
It just so happens that astronomers does not simply fly out there to have major fun. They do work. To answer your question, astronomers might for instance test theories on physical laws and stuff.
Is mathletics dumb?
No. You need to know it. If you go to the store you need to know how to read the prices and to figure out if you have enough money to buy what you want. Someday you will want a house or a car so math is needed in both of those things. If you want to measure for drapes or rugs you need math. To balance your checkbook you need math, to make change or get change you need math, to do your taxes you need math, to cook you need math, to know what kind of gas mileage you get you need math, to sew you need math, to frame a picture you need math, to figure your GPA you need math. Math is used for just about everything.
Why do you need math for psychology?
you need math 4 statistics and stuff
How does a astronot use math?
For example, if something is launched toward the ISS, scientists and astronomers have to take into account the altitude, the tangential speed, the speed of the object being launched, etc. Lots of math and calculus.
Do football players need math?
Yes, they do need math. Perhaps for their paycheck.
Do astronomers sleep in the daytime?
Sometimes they do, so they can observe at night. However, there's a lot more to the job than observing in "real time". Also, there are astronomers who don't need it to be dark, for example radio astronomers.
What are outer space materials available to astronomers and how do they get them?
i need help on this question
Where do they need math teachers?
They need math teachers in all schools around the world.
How much math does a writer need to know?
Writers do not need to know math to succeed.
What is the answer to the math challenge?
What math test is it? I need to know to answer.
What is essential math?
basic math that you need in life
