What Is the Period of Revolution of a Planet in Circular

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Short Answer

What is the period of revolution of a planet in circular orbit around a star of 4.0 solar masses if it is at a distance from the star equal to that of the Earth from the Sun?

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing motivation to respond.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses. It is often used in behavioral psychology.

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule where rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, leading to moderate but steady response rates.

Fixed Interval

In operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.