Consider an Object in Orbit Around a Star

question 67

Multiple Choice

Consider an object in orbit around a star. The star suddenly shrinks in size, but does not change its mass. What happens to the object's orbit?

• A)It is instantly ejected from its orbit.
• B)It gradually spirals into the star.
• C)It remains in the same orbit.
• D)It settles into a smaller orbit, with similar distance from the surface as the original orbit.

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Definitions:

Habits

Regular tendencies or practices, especially ones that are hard to give up.

Reinforcement Schedules

The strategies used in behavior modification that determine how and when a response will be rewarded.

Mentally Alert

The state of being aware and able to think and respond quickly; sharpness of mind.

Intermittent

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.