The planet Venus requires 225 days to orbit the sun, which has a mass M = 1.99 x 10 30 kg, in an almost circular trajectory. Calculate the radius of the orbit and the orbital speed of Venus as it circles the sun. Use the editor to format your answer
The planet Venus requires 225 days to orbit the sun, which has a mass M = 1.99 x 10 30 kg, in an almost circular trajectory. Calculate the radius of the orbit and the orbital speed of Venus as it circles the sun. Use the editor to format your answer
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