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

Calculate the angular momentum (in kg m2/s) of Neptune in its orbit around the Sun. (The mass of Neptune is 1.0201026 kg, the orbital radius is 4.497109 km and the orbital period is 165 y.)
kg m2/s
(b)
Compare this angular momentum with the angular momentum of Neptune on its axis. (The radius of Neptune is 2.476104 km and the rotation period is 16.11 h.)
LorbitalLrotation
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F4=3.2 N.
(Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.)

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