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24 July, 13:14

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?

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  1. 24 July, 14:49
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    a for saturn is 9.55 astronomical units

    Step-by-step 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
  2. 24 July, 15:57
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    a) 9.5 AU

    Step-by-step explanation:

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