An Artificial Satellite in a Circular Orbit Around the Sun

question 54

Multiple Choice

An artificial satellite in a circular orbit around the Sun has a period of 8 years. Determine the ratio of the satellite's orbital radius to that of the earth's orbital radius. Assume that the earth's orbit around the Sun is circular.

• A)1
• B)2
• C)4
• D)8
• E)23

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