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Planets X, Y, and Z have circular orbits around a Star, which is similar to our own Sun. Given the data listed below, answer the following questions.
Note: "Days" are treated as "Earth days", thus having 24 hrs.
Name | Mass (kg) | Orbit Radius (million km) | Period (days) |
Planet X | 5.82E24 | 143.8 | 356.9 |
Planet Y | 7.53E23 | 458.5 | |
Planet Z | 3.67E25 | 114.8 |
a) Use the data for Planet X to calculate the mass of this star.
b) Use the data of of Planet Y to determine its period.
c) Use the data of Planet Z to determine its orbital radius.