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If Earth be at one fourth its present distance from the Sun, how many days will there be in a year?

A

half the present year

B

one-eight the present year

C

one-fourth the present year

D

one-sixth the present year

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The correct Answer is:
B

`T^(2) propa^(3) , :. ((T_(1))/(T_(2)))^(2) = (1/4)^(3) rArrT_(1) =1/8 T_(2)`
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