Question: ( a ) Calculate the angular momentum ( in kg m 2 / s ) of Saturn in its orbit around the Sun. ( The

(a)
Calculate the angular momentum (in kg m2/s) of Saturn in its orbit around the Sun. (The mass of Saturn is 5.6801026 kg, the orbital radius is 1.427109 km and the orbital period is 29.5 y.)
kg m2/s
(b)
Compare this angular momentum with the angular momentum of Saturn on its axis. (The radius of Saturn is 6.027104 km and the rotation period is 10.66 h.)
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