An asteroid is orbiting around the sun at a distance of 4.2

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An asteroid is orbiting around the sun at a distance of 4.2  1011 m. If the Earth orbits around the Sun at a distance of 1.5  1011 m with a period of 3.2  107 s, what is the period of the asteroid?
 
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Hi Britty. Review Kepler's 3rd law. That should get you the answer. If you still need help, post a followup in the Homework Help section.