Question: 1 . Two identical planets, P 1 and P 2 , orbit a star in concentric circular orbits in the star's equatorial plane. P 1

1.Two identical planets, P1 and P2, orbit a star in concentric circular orbits in the star's equatorial plane.
P1 has an orbit of radius a1=20 AU; and P2 has an orbit of radius a2=30 AU and period T2=30 yr. What is
the period T1?
A)10.45 yrs
B)15.16 yrs
C)12.92 yrs
D)5.57 yrs
E)16.33yrs

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