Comet Halley (Fig. P13.23) approaches the Sun to within

Chapter 13, Problem 23

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Comet Halley (Fig. P13.23) approaches the Sun to within 0.570 AU, and its orbital period is 75.6 yr. (AU is the symbol for astronomical unit, where 1 AU 5 1.50 3 1011 m is the mean EarthSun distance.) How far from the Sun will Halleys comet travel before it starts its return journey?

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