Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach 5th Edition · Newton's Theory of Gravity · Problem 28
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Randall D. Knight — Newton's Theory of Gravity: Problem 28
A new planet is discovered orbiting the star Vega in a circular orbit. The planet takes 55 earth years to complete one orbit around the star. Vega’s mass is 2.1 times the sun’s mass. What is the radius of the planet’s orbit? Give your answer as a multiple of the radius of the earth’s orbit.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach · 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: Newton's Theory of Gravity