Question

The orbital period, P, of a planet and the planet’s distance from the sun, a, in astronomical units is related by the formula P = a Superscript three-halves. If Saturn’s orbital period is 29.5 years, what is its distance from the sun?

Answer 1

its a

Explanation:

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Answer 2

9.54731702 astronomical units

Explanation:

`P=a^{(3)/(2) }`

Substitute this value in the equation above:

`29.5=a^{(3)/(2) }`

⇒
`(29.5)^{(3)/(2) } =a`

⇒
`a=9.54731702`
`astronomical`
`units`

Hence, its distance from the sun is 9.54731702 astronomical units.