Two newly discovered planets follow circular orbits around


Two newly discovered planets follow circular orbits around a starin a distant part of the galaxy. The orbital speeds of the planetsare determined to be 38.8 km/s and 59.5 km/s. The slower planet'sorbital period is 8.32 years.

(a) What is the mass of the star?

(b) What is the orbital period of the faster planet, in years?

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