The equation shows the relationship between a planet’s orbital period, T, and the planet’s mean distance from the sun, A, in astronomical units, AU. If planet Y is k times the mean distance from the sun as planet X, by what factor is the orbital period increased?

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The equation shows the relationship between a planet’s orbital period, T, and the planet’s mean distance from the sun, A, in astronomical units, AU. If planet Y is k times the mean distance from the sun as planet X, by what factor is the orbital period increased?

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