An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 23.9

Modern Cosmology — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · orbital-resonance-jupiter-saturn

Problem

Assume that Jupiter and Saturn formed 5.7 AU and 8.6 AU from the Sun, respectively. Show that if the planets simultaneously migrated to their present orbital distances, they passed through a 2:1 orbital period resonance.

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