The total order of a reaction is the sum of the exponents in the rate law. In this case, the rate law is: \[ {rate} = [A]^1 [B]^{3/2} \] The order with respect to \(A\) is 1, and the order with respect to \(B\) is \( \frac{3}{2} \).
Therefore, the total order is: \[ 1 + \frac{3}{2} = 2.5 \]
Kepler's second law (law of areas) of planetary motion leads to law of conservation of