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13. Calculate the period of revolution of each of the following planets.Planet Mean Distance to Sun (AU) Period of Revolution (Earth years)Mercury 0.387Mars 1.524Saturn 9.539Pluto 39.44014. Haley’s comet has an average distance of 17.91 AU from the Sun. Calculate the periodof Haley’s comet.15. Draw a graph that shows the relationship between a planet’s period of revolution (inEarth years) and its average distance from the Sun (in AU). Look up the data on thePlanet Data Table in your notes. Plot period on the x-axis and distance on the y-axis.Label each planet on the graph. Be sure to label the axes and include a title.Describe the graph. What is the relationship between period and distance from the Sun?

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