Question: 3 . Two identical planets, P 1 and P 2 , orbit a star in concentric circular orbits in the star's equatorial plane. P 1

3. 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 and period T1; and P2 has an orbit of radius a2 and period T2. Given that
(a2/a1)=1/8, what is the ratio of the periods (T2/T1)?
A)0.10
B)0.098
C)0.044
D)0.032
E)8

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