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Two planets P1 and P2 orbit around a star S in circular orbitswith speeds v1 = 42.6 km/s, and v2 = 56.0 km/s respectively.

(a) If the period of the first planet P1 is 780 years what isthe mass, in kg, of the star it orbits around?

(b) Determine the orbital period, in years, of P2.

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a letmass of S Mmass of P1 P2 m1 m2for part a1now    See Answer
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