In addition to the 25-question post-assessment, you will also complete this two-
part question. You should answer each part in complete sentences.
Part A: Calculate the orbital period of an asteroid with a semimajor axis of
a=5.0E11 meters in seconds and years.
Part B: How would the orbital period of the asteroid change if the semimajor
axis increased? Explain your answer using one of Kepler's laws (be sure to state
which law).
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