Unlike the Other Dwarf Planets in the Kuiper Belt, Makemake

question 98

Multiple Choice

Unlike the other dwarf planets in the Kuiper belt, Makemake has no moons. Is this important?

• A) No. Having or not having a moon does not affect what astronomers can learn about a solar system body.
• B) Yes. It indicates that Makemake is older than the others.
• C) Yes. It indicates that Makemake is younger than the others.
• D) Yes. It means that it is harder to determine the mass of Makemake.

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