Imagine a Planet Like Earth Orbiting the Sun, but in an Orbit

question 74

Multiple Choice

Imagine a planet like Earth orbiting the Sun, but in an orbit with an average distance of 2 AU. What is its orbital period?

• A) Impossible to determine
• B) 8 years
• C) 4 years
• D) 2.8 years

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Definitions:

Quadriplegia

A condition characterized by paralysis of all four limbs, typically resulting from injury or disease affecting the spinal cord.

Paralysis

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