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The greatest distance of the comet from the Sun. The planet’s orbit which is the nearest when it is out there.
Answer to Problem 64P
Solution:
It is closest to planet Neptune.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Halley’s comet orbits Sun once every 76 years.
Formula Used:
From Kepler’s third law of planetary motion:
Where, R is the mean orbital radius, G is the gravitational constant,
Calculation:
Convert period of Halley’s comet from year to seconds:
Substitute the known values and solve:
The greatest distance,
It is closest to Neptune.
Conclusion:The comet is within solar system and isclosestto the planetNeptune.
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