(which it is), and measure P in years and a in astronomical units (AU), P^2 = a^3 What is the semimajor axis of Saturn (in AU) if its orbital period is 29 years? 6.4 AU 7.4 AU 8.4 AU 9.4 AU
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We also know the formula relating the period of a planet's orbit to the semimajor axis of its orbit (a) is \( p^{2}=a^{3} \). We can plug the given period into this formula and solve for a: \( (29)^{2}=a^{3} \) This simplifies to: \( 841=a^{3} \) Taking the Show more…
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