For the planets in a solar system

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Problem

For the planets in a solar system, where

T

is the orbital period of a planet and

r

is the radius of circular orbit of planet about its sun: (1) Show that

T \propto r^{\frac{3}{2}}

. (2) Outline what is meant by one astronomical unit (1 AU). (3) Pluto is a dwarf planet of the Sun that orbits at a distance of

5.9 \times 10^9

km from the Sun. Determine, in years, the orbital period of Pluto.