Question

15. If the average orbital distance of planet Jupiter is 5.2 AU. Using Kepler's law of planetary motion, determine its orbital period in years

Answer 1

The orbital period of Jupiter is 11.858 year

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Jupiter orbital distance is given as 5.2 AU

we know that if orbital distance is given in A.U and time period is in year then we have following relation i.e kepler's law

`T^2 = a^3`

`T^2 = 5.2^(3)`

`T^2 = 140.608`

`T = √(140.608)`

T = 11.858 year

The orbital period of Jupiter is 11.858 year