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7.1 The Solar System and gravity

7.1 The Solar System and gravity

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Question 4

The dwarf planet Eris orbits the Sun with an orbital period of approximately 558 years558\text{ years}558 years. Assuming Eris has a circular orbit, what is the approximate orbital radius of Eris in astronomical units (AU\text{AU}AU)? (The orbital period of Earth is 1 year1\text{ year}1 year and its orbital radius is 1 AU1\text{ AU}1 AU).

A

8.2 AU8.2\text{ AU}8.2 AU

B

24 AU24\text{ AU}24 AU

C

68 AU68\text{ AU}68 AU

D

1.3×104 AU1.3 \times 10^4\text{ AU}1.3×104 AU

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