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Homework Statement
A planet's mean distance from the sun is 2.00x10^11 m. Determine the planet's orbital period. Use information found in textbook.
Homework Equations
So I use the following equations:
R=h+Rs
T=2∏√(R3/GxMs)
From the textbook I got the following values:
Rs=6.96x108m
ms=1.99x1030kg
The Attempt at a Solution
From the problem we also know that h=2x1011m
So with that and the radius of the sun we are able to find the radius that will be used in the orbital period equation. R=(6.96x108m)+(2x1011m)=2.007x1011m
with all these values we plug them into the orbital period equation and solve for T=49034131.61
I don't know how to get the units for the period however... If someone could tell me if my calculations are correct and how I find these units that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much in advance for your time and help!