What Is the Magnitude of the Net Force on a Trojan

question 185

Multiple Choice

What is the magnitude of the net force on a Trojan asteroid?

• A) zero
• B) the same as the net force on Jupiter
• C) slightly less than the net force on Jupiter if it is 60 degrees ahead of Jupiter in its orbit, and slightly more if it is 60 degrees behind
• D) enough to give it the same acceleration as Jupiter

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