The Asteroid Belt Has a Gap Where Few Objects Are

question 74

Multiple Choice

The asteroid belt has a gap where few objects are found because of repeated gravitational disturbances from Jupiter. At what distance from the Sun will this gap be found if objects in the gap have a period one-third that of Jupiter? (Hint: Jupiter's orbital period is about 12 years.)

• A) 8 au
• B) 3.5 au
• C) 2.5 au
• D) 1.4 au

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