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The moon orbits $3.84 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m}$ from the earth. How long does it take to orbit the earth?
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The formula is given by: \[T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{r^3}{GM}}\] where: - \(T\) is the orbital period, - \(r\) is the orbital radius, - \(G\) is the gravitational constant, and - \(M\) is the mass of the Earth. Show more…
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