Planetary Motion Question
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Kepler's third law can be expressed with the formula p2=a3, where P is the period of revolution and a is the semi-major axis of an orbiting body. For example Mars's period is 1.88 years, and its semi-major axis is 1.523 AU. Thus, 1.882=1.5233=3.53.
Calculate the dwarf planet, Makemake, period of revolution if the semi-major axis is 45.79 AU.
Calculate the dwarf planet, Makemake, period of revolution if the semi-major axis is 45.79 AU.