1. Problem 1.3.I Assume that the planet's spin
axis is perpendicular to its orbit for all parts of this problem.
2. Problem 2.2.I (Optional)
3. Problem 2.4.I: For part a), calculate also the velocity (relative to Earth) necessary to i) hit the Sun, ii) leave the Solar System, iii) go into a circular orbit about the Sun at i~90 degrees, and iv) reach Mercury's orbit. Rank in order of increasing difficulty. Which have our spacecraft done? Note: the first edition of the book does not have parts d) and e)!
4. Problem 2.10.I
Warning: N-body integration code required. Start early on this one.