What is the Orbital Period of Mars in Earth Years?

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The orbital period of Mars around the Sun is determined using its circular orbit radius of 2.28 x 1011 m and its calculated speed of 2.4 x 104 m/s. By assuming a constant speed and calculating the circumference of Mars' orbit, the period of revolution can be derived. The gravitational force of attraction between Mars and the Sun is 1.63 x 1021 N, which supports the calculations using Kepler's Constant for further accuracy.

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Mars travels in a nearly circular orbit of radius 2.28 x 10^11 m around the Sun. The mass o Mars is 6.27 x 10^23 kg. The gravitational force of attraction between Mars and the sun has a magnitude of 1.63 x 10^21 N.

a) what is the speed of Mars?
i got 2.4 x 10^4 m/s

b)Determine the period of revolution of Mars around the Sun in Earth years.
how do i find the period and then convert that into Earth years?
 
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Use Kepler's Constant
 
gabbagabbahey said:
Use Kepler's Constant

ummm... what's that? I've never learned that.
 
Okay, then just assume the orbit is circular so that Mars' speed is constant and tangential. What is the circumference of Mars' orbit? How long does it take to travel that circumference at the speed you calculated in (a)?
 

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