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

a) 9.5 AU

Explanation:

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Answer 2

a for saturn is 9.55 astronomical units

Explanation:

Here, we are interested in calculating the distance from the sun.

Mathematically, from the question;

P = a^3/2

29.5 = a^3/2

a = 29.5^2/3

a = [3√(29.5)]^2

a = 9.55 in astronomical units