Express the constant $k$ of $T^{2}=k(R_{E}+h)^{3}$ in days and kilometres. Given $k = 10^{-13} \; s^{2} \; m^{-3}$. The moon is at a distance of $3.84 \times 10^{5} \; km$ from the earth. Obtain its time period of revolution in days.

  • A
    $18.2$
  • B
    $54.6$
  • C
    $27.3$
  • D
    $13.65$

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