The Mass of HD68988 Relative to Our Sun is 8.6 Times the Mass of the Sun

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The discussion centers on the mass of the star HD68988, which is calculated to be 2.31 x 10^30 kg. Participants clarify that to express this mass in terms of the Sun's mass, one must divide HD68988's mass by the Sun's mass. The Sun's mass is approximately 1.989 x 10^30 kg, making HD68988 about 8.6 times the mass of the Sun. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding how to convert mass measurements relative to a standard reference. Clear guidance is provided to help with the homework question.
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On October 15, 2001, a planet was discovered orbiting around the star HD68988. Its orbital distance was measured to be 10.5 million kilometers from the center of the star, and its orbital period was estimated at 6.3 days.

Question A:
What is the mass of HD68988? -- I found this: 2.31*10^{30} kg

Question B:
Express your answer in terms of our sun's mass. -- I have no idea what they mean by this.

Any ideas??

-- Abarak
 
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Abarak said:
Express your answer in terms of our sun's mass. -- I have no idea what they mean by this.
If your answer was 50 units and the sun's mass was 10 units, then your answer could be expressed as 5 sun masses. (Just divide.)

You'll need to look up the sun's mass.
 
Thanks for the help. I keep over thinking these problems and I need to stop.

-- Abarak
 
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