A space telescope in orbit around the Earth discovers a new planet, which is observed to move around the Sun by an angle of 4.72 milliradians in a year. Assuming a circular orbit, estimate the distance, in A.U., of the planet from the Sun.

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A space telescope in orbit around the Earth discovers a new planet, which is observed to move around the
Sun by an angle of 4.72 milliradians in a year. Assuming a circular orbit, estimate the distance, in A.U., of
the planet from the Sun.
Transcribed Image Text:A space telescope in orbit around the Earth discovers a new planet, which is observed to move around the Sun by an angle of 4.72 milliradians in a year. Assuming a circular orbit, estimate the distance, in A.U., of the planet from the Sun.
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