Ekapluto Is an Unknown Planet That Has Two Moons in Circular

question 48

Multiple Choice

Ekapluto is an unknown planet that has two moons in circular orbits. The table summarizes the hypothetical data about the moons. The orbital period of Moon B is closest to

• A) 5.6 × 10⁶ s.
• B) 6.0 × 10⁶ s.
• C) 6.4 × 10⁶ s.
• D) 6.9 × 10⁶ s.
• E) 7.3 × 10⁶ s.

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