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What is its average distance from the sun, if it takes Mars 687 days to orbit the sun?

Answer to Problem 40E
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Astronomy: Johann Kepler (1571-1630) determined the relationship of the time of revolution of two planets and their average distance from the sun. This relationship can be expressed as
Calculation:
Replace values given
Reduce the left fraction
Square both sides
Solve for
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