Question

The orbital, R , of a planet and the planet and the planets distance from the sun, a , in astronomical units is relatedvby the formula p=a 3/2. If saturns otbital period is 29.5 years, what is its distance from the sun

Answer 1

19.67

Explanation:

The orbital, R, of a planet and the planet and the planet's distance from the sun, a, in astronomical units is related by the formula p=a 3/2. If Saturn's orbital period is 29.5 years, what is its distance from the sun

The formula is given as:

p=a 3/2

p = 29.5 years

Hence:

29.5 = a × 3/2

a = 29.5 ÷ 3/2

a = 29.5 × 2/3

a = 19.67

Therefore, its distance from the sun is 19.67