Jupiter orbits the Sun at an average distance of 5.203 AU and takes 11.86years to complete each orbit. Based on these facts, which statement is true?

Jupiter's orbital period is 5.2032 times Earth's orbital period.

5.2032=11.863

11.862=5.2033

Jupiter's orbital period is 5.2033 times Earth's orbital period.

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4 October, 04:14

Jupiter orbits the Sun at an average distance of 5.203 AU and takes 11.86years to complete each orbit. Based on these facts, which statement is true?

Jupiter's orbital period is 5.2032 times Earth's orbital period.

5.2032=11.863

11.862=5.2033

Jupiter's orbital period is 5.2033 times Earth's orbital period.

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Khloe Rollins · Answer 1

option C

Explanation:

the correct answer is option C

Jupiter is the fifth planet in the solar system. Jupiter is the largest planet of the solar system. shape of the Jupiter is oblate spheroid. It is composed of hydrogen gas and quarter mass of the Jupiter is due to helium present on the planet.

AU is known as astronomical unit is used for the measurement distance of the planets.

1 AU is the distance between the center of the earth and the sun.

The correct answer is 11.862 years to complete 5.203 AU.