Problem 5: Two planets are rotating around a star in elliptical orbits. The orbit of planet 1 has semi-major axis a1 = 0.39 astronomical units (AU). Itsperiod is T = 9.7 years. The orbit of planet 2 has semi-major axis az = 0.99 AU. Part (b) Calculate the numerical value of T, in years.T2 = |

Given value--- for planet 1 - a1 = 0.39 AU . T1 = 9.7 year . for planet 2 - a2 = 0.99 AU. we…

Problem 5: Two planets are rotating around a star in elliptical orbits. The orbit of planet 1 has semi-major axis a = 0.39 astronomical units (AU). Its period is T1 = 9.7 years. The orbit of planet 2 has semi-major axis az = 0.99 AU.

Problem 5: Two planets are rotating around a star in elliptical orbits. The orbit of planet 1 has semi-major axis a = 0.39 astronomical units (AU). Its period is T1 = 9.7 years. The orbit of planet 2 has semi-major axis az = 0.99 AU.

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