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turn is orbiting around the Sun at a distance of 9.555 AU, and Saturn's period is 29.4 years. 6. Use this astronomical data to calculate the mass of the Sun.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter11: Gravity, Planetary Orbits, And The Hydrogen Atom

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 21P: Comet Halley (Fig. P11.21) approaches the Sun to within 0.570 AU, and its orbital period is 75.6 yr....

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1 AU = 1.496 x10^11 m

Saturn is orbiting around the Sun at a distance of 9.555 AU, and Saturn's period is 29.4 years.
6. Use this astronomical data to calculate the mass of the Sun.

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