Two Planets Are Orbiting a Star in a Distant Galaxy

question 44

Multiple Choice

Two planets are orbiting a star in a distant galaxy.The first has a semimajor axis of 150 *10⁶ km, an eccentricity of 0.20, and a period of 1.0 Earth years.The second has a semimajor axis of 250 * 10⁶ km, an eccentricity of 0.30, and a period of:

• A)0.46 Earth yr
• B)0.57 Earth yr
• C)1.4 Earth yr
• D)1.7 Earth yr
• E)2.8 Earth yr

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Definitions:

Maker

The entity that issues or creates a promissory note and agrees to pay the note's amount to a specified party.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account on a company's balance sheet that represents the amount of receivables the company expects may not be collected due to customer defaults.

Contra Asset

An account listed in a company's balance sheet that is used to reduce the balance of a related asset account, showing the amount that effectively reduces the original asset's value.

Maturity

The time at which a financial obligation must be repaid or settled in full.