Question

Jupiter orbits the Sun at an average distance of 5.203 AU and takes 11.86years to complete each orbit. Based on these facts, which statement is true?

A. 11.86^2=5.203^3
B. Jupiter's orbital period is 5.203^2 times Earth's orbital period.
C. 5.203^2=11.86^3
D. Jupiter's orbital period is 5.203^3 times Earth's orbital period.

Answer 1

778 million km

The average distance between Jupiter and the Sun is 778 million km (5.2 AU) and it completes an orbit every 11.86 years.