1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
morpeh [17]
2 years ago
12

A planet whose distance from the sun is 3 au would have an orbital period of how many earth-years?

Geography
1 answer:
Fiesta28 [93]2 years ago
5 0
<span>The orbital period will be 5.196 earth years. The period of an orbit is proportional to the square root of the cube of the semi-major axis. The semi-major axis of earth is 1 AU (actually 1.000001018 AU, but for this problem 1 is close enough). The hypothetical planet will have a semi-major axis of 3 AU. So making the ratios with earth's year being 1, earth's semi-major axis being 1, the planet's year being y, and the planet's semi-major axis being 3, we get the following ratio. 1 / 1^(3/2) = y / 3^(3/2) Raise the denominators to the 3/2 powers. 1/1 = y/5.196 Multiply both sides by 5.196 5.196 = y So the orbit period will be 5.196 earth years.</span>
You might be interested in
What force is present at a divergent boundery
Verizon [17]

Tensional forces are present at divergent boundaries.


8 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Birds going to the same bird feeder<br> Learned Behavior<br> Instinct
Mrac [35]
Learned behavior
This is because instinct drives them to eat and find food, but they have to learn that a certain feeder is always out and available
7 0
2 years ago
What role do a society's beliefs play in an objective process like science?
Assoli18 [71]
Darwin is a great example. He created the theory of evolution, but because of the church ridiculing him, he couldn't come forth with his findings. Some parts of science may seem outlandish to society, and that can be very difficult to deal with. 
6 0
2 years ago
Which term best describes the increasing level of econ
KiRa [710]
Globalization

hope this helps<3
8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
How does the movement of air affect the type of weather that forms from high-pressure and low-pressure systems?
Rom4ik [11]
Low pressure generally occurs in areas that are rainy and cloudy, whereas high pressure occurs in areas that are sunny and have mild temperatures. As air rises, it condenses into a low pressure, meaning clouds and rain. As air sinks, it creates a high pressure, meaning sunny.
7 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • In ancient Egyptian society, which duties did the upper class perform? Help I’m timed
    10·2 answers
  • Why is latin america considered a region?
    15·1 answer
  • 5. Describe the properties of each of these parts of the Earth’s interior: lithosphere, mantle, and core. What are they made of?
    15·1 answer
  • After reading the following quote, what can you infer about the role of Central America in emigration to the United States?
    5·2 answers
  • Chlorofluorocarbons (cfcs) damage the ozone layer. where do these chemicals come from?
    14·2 answers
  • -pppppppppppppplllllllllllleeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaasssseeeeeeeeeeeeee hellpppppppp me
    5·2 answers
  • Different stream features are associated with each of these zones. Obviously, erosional features occur in the zone of erosion an
    13·1 answer
  • Trying again, need help ASAP, will give Brainliest
    8·1 answer
  • Which describes the St. Lawrence River?
    7·1 answer
  • What stage of development is Pakistan in, support your determination with one statistic about Pakistan.
    12·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!