Planets X, Y, and Z have circular orbits around a Star, which is similar to our...

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Planets X, Y, and Z have circular orbits around a Star, which issimilar to our own Sun. Given the data listed below, answer thefollowing questions.

Note: \"Days\" are treated as \"Earth days\", thus having 24hrs.

NameMass (kg)Orbit Radius (million km)Period (days)
Planet X5.82E24143.8356.9
Planet Y7.53E23458.5
Planet Z3.67E25114.8

a) Use the data for Planet X to calculate the mass of thisstar.  

b) Use the data of of Planet Y to determine its period.

     

c) Use the data of Planet Z to determine its orbital radius.

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