A planet that is twice as massive as another planet in the same solar system will have an orbital period that is _______ as much. Question options: a) Twice b) Eight times c) Four times d) Mass of a planet does not affect orbital period
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According to Kepler's Third Law, the square of the orbital period (P) of a planet is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis (a) of its orbit: \[ P^2 \propto a^3 \] Show more…
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