Two newly discovered planets follow circular orbits around


Two newly discovered planets follow circular orbits around a strain a distant part of the galaxy. The orbital speeds of the planets are computed to be 58.3 km/s and 41.9 km/s. The slower planet's orbital period is 7.40 years.

A) Find the mass of the star, in kg?

B) Find the orbital period of the faster planet, in years?

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