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The correct expression for finding the period of a planet revolving around the Sun is

The correct expression for finding the period of a planet revolving around the Sun-example-1

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The time period of a planet(T) is related with the radius of the orbit(r) as,


T^2=(4\pi^2r^3)/(GM_s)
M_s\text{ is the mass of the Sun}

G is the gravitational constant.

hence, option C means the 3rd option is correct.

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