A body revolved around the sun 27 times faster than the earth. What is the ratio of their radii?
Options
(a) 1 / 3
(b) 1 / 9
(c) 1 / 27
(d) 1 / 4
Correct Answer:
1 / 9
Explanation:
Using Kepler’s 3rd law
T^2=R^3
(1/27)^2/3=R1/R2
R1/R2=(1/3)^2=1/9.