Two Moons Orbit a Planet in Nearly Circular Orbits

question 48

Multiple Choice

Two moons orbit a planet in nearly circular orbits. Moon A has orbital radius r, and moon B has orbital radius 4r. Moon A takes 20 days to complete one orbit. How long does it take moon B to complete one orbit?

• A) 320 days
• B) 160 days
• C) 20 days
• D) 80 days

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