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Kepler's third law states that square of period revolution `(T)` of a planet around the sun is proportional to third power of average distance `i` between sun and planet i.e. `T^(2)=Kr^(3)`
here `K` is constant
if the mass of sun and planet are `M` and `m` respectively then as per Newton's law of gravitational the force of alteaction between them is `F=(GMm)/(r^(2))`, here `G` is gravitational constant. The relation between `G` and `K` is described as

A

`GK = 4pi^(2)`

B

`GMK = 4pi^(2)`

C

`K = G`

D

`K = (1)/(G)`

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To derive the relationship between the gravitational constant \( G \) and the constant \( K \) in Kepler's third law, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Kepler's Third Law**: Kepler's third law states that the square of the period of revolution \( T \) of a planet around the sun is proportional to the cube of the average distance \( r \) between the sun and the planet. This can be expressed mathematically as: \[ T^2 = K r^3 \] where \( K \) is a constant. 2. **Using Newton's Law of Gravitation**: According to Newton's law of gravitation, the gravitational force \( F \) between two masses \( M \) (mass of the sun) and \( m \) (mass of the planet) separated by a distance \( r \) is given by: \[ F = \frac{GMm}{r^2} \] where \( G \) is the gravitational constant. 3. **Relating Gravitational Force to Circular Motion**: For a planet in circular orbit, the gravitational force provides the necessary centripetal force for the planet's circular motion. The centripetal force \( F_c \) is given by: \[ F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r} \] where \( v \) is the orbital speed of the planet. 4. **Setting Gravitational Force Equal to Centripetal Force**: Setting the gravitational force equal to the centripetal force gives: \[ \frac{GMm}{r^2} = \frac{mv^2}{r} \] We can cancel \( m \) from both sides (assuming \( m \neq 0 \)): \[ \frac{GM}{r^2} = \frac{v^2}{r} \] Multiplying both sides by \( r \): \[ \frac{GM}{r} = v^2 \] 5. **Relating Orbital Speed to Period**: The orbital speed \( v \) can also be expressed in terms of the period \( T \): \[ v = \frac{2\pi r}{T} \] Squaring both sides gives: \[ v^2 = \left(\frac{2\pi r}{T}\right)^2 = \frac{4\pi^2 r^2}{T^2} \] 6. **Substituting for \( v^2 \)**: Now substitute \( v^2 \) back into the equation: \[ \frac{GM}{r} = \frac{4\pi^2 r^2}{T^2} \] 7. **Rearranging the Equation**: Rearranging gives: \[ T^2 = \frac{4\pi^2 r^3}{GM} \] 8. **Comparing with Kepler's Third Law**: From Kepler's third law, we have \( T^2 = K r^3 \). By comparing both equations, we find: \[ K = \frac{4\pi^2}{GM} \] 9. **Final Relationship**: Rearranging this gives the relationship between \( G \) and \( K \): \[ GMK = 4\pi^2 \] ### Summary: The relationship between the gravitational constant \( G \) and the constant \( K \) in Kepler's third law is given by: \[ GMK = 4\pi^2 \]
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