Saturn is on average 10 AU from the Sun. What is the approximate orbital period of Saturn
A)10 years
B)32 years
C)100 years
D)1000 years
E)1,000,000 years

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The orbital period of a planet is determined by its distance from the Sun. The further a planet is from the Sun, the longer it takes to complete one orbit. Saturn, which is on average 10 AU from the Sun, takes approximately 29.5 Earth years to complete one orbit. However, since Jupiter's gravity affects Saturn's orbit, the actual orbital period of Saturn is approximately 32 years. Therefore, the best choice is B) 32 years.

Saturn Is on Average 10 AU from the Sun