College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
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Chapter 6, Problem 31MCQ
Two planets orbit a star. You can ignore the gravitational interactions between the planets. Planet 1 has orbital radius r1, and planet 2 has r2 = 4r1 Planet 1 orbits with period T1 Planet 2 orbits with period
A. T2 =
B. T2 = 2T1
C. T2 = 4T1
D. T2 = 8T1
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