Answer:
D. 2^(3/2)
Explanation:
Given that
T² = A³
Let the mean distance between the sun and planet Y be x
Therefore,
T(Y)² = x³
T(Y) = x^(3/2)
Let the mean distance between the sun and planet X be x/2
Therefore,
T(Y)² = (x/2)³
T(Y) = (x/2)^(3/2)
The factor of increase from planet X to planet Y is:
T(Y) / T(X) = x^(3/2) / (x/2)^(3/2)
T(Y) / T(X) = (2)^(3/2)
