16. What is the orbital period of Deimos? Recall Kepler's 3rd law: (Ta/Tb)^2 = (Da/Db) ^3 where Ta & Tb are the periods of orbiting bodies, and Da & Db are the respective distance of the orbiting bodies.

16. What is the orbital period of Deimos? Recall Kepler's 3rd law: (Ta/Tb)^2 = (Da/Db) ^3 where Ta & Tb are the periods of orbiting bodies, and Da & Db are the respective distance of the orbiting bodies.

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Average Distance from
Mars (km)
Moon
Orbital Period
(days)
Phobos
0.319
9378
Deimos
23,459

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