2006-10-15 17:11:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Use Kepler's Third Law, period^2 = radius^3
2006-10-16 06:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maximum distance from the Sun is its orbital period in (Earth) years to the power of 2/3, in AUs. The distinction between radius and max. distance is important because most comet orbits are highly elongated.
2006-10-15 17:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to Wikipedia it is 35 AU.
2016-05-22 05:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need the speed and the period, then you can calculate the radius.
2006-10-15 17:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you will find the answer here..
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/circles/u6l4c.html
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2006-10-15 17:14:30 · answer #5 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋