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Chapter 18, Problem 10P
The orbital period of Charon is given in the chapter text. Given that the average distance of Charon from Pluto is 19,600 km, calculate the mass of Pluto. Assume the mass of Charon is negligible compared with the mass of Pluto. (Hints: Use the circular orbit velocity formula in Reasoning with Numbers 4-1; make sure to convert relevant quantities to units of meters, kilograms, and seconds.)
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