In Kepler’s equation, used to measure the mass of orbiting stars, the variables

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In Kepler’s equation, used to measure the mass of orbiting stars, the variables M, A, and P are measured in:

Solar masses (M), years (A), and AU (P)

Solar masses (M), AU (A), and years (P)

Kilograms (M), kilometers (A), and seconds (P)

Grams (M), meters (A), and kilometers per second (P)

Solar masses (M), kilometers (A), and seconds (P)

Kilograms (M), kilometers (A), and years (P)

Solar masses (M), years (A), and AU (P)

Solar masses (M), AU (A), and years (P)

Kilograms (M), kilometers (A), and seconds (P)

Grams (M), meters (A), and kilometers per second (P)

Solar masses (M), kilometers (A), and seconds (P)

Kilograms (M), kilometers (A), and years (P)

Explanation / Answer

OPtion B is correct.

Solar masses (M), AU(A), years(P)

AU is the average distance between the Earth and the sun,

Solar mass is the mass of the sun

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