Homework solutions (also on board)
Question 6   (1 point)If a space probe were sent into an
orbit around the sun that brought it as close as 0.5 AU
to the sun and as far away as 5.5 AU, what would be the
semimajor axis of its orbit?
a. 0.5 AU b. 3.0 AU c. 5.5 AU d. 6.0 AU
 Question 7   (1 point)If a space probe were sent into an
orbit around the sun that brought it as close as 0.5 AU
to the sun and as far away as 5.5 AU, what would be its
orbital period?
a.1.0 years b. 2.5 years c. 4.1 years d. 5.2 years
Work on board using Kepler’s third law: P2 = a3.