A planet is 8 astronomical units away from the star CELT and moving on an orbit of period 5 years. Another planet is moving with a period of 16 years. What is the average distance of the second planet from the star.

A planet is 8 astronomical units away from the star CELT and moving on an orbit of period 5 years. Another planet is moving with a period of 16 years. What is the average distance of the second planet from the star.

Astronomy

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Chapter21: The Birth Of Stars And The Discovery Of Planets Outside The Solar System

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