One Significant Feature of the Lagrange Points Produced by the Sun

question 78

Multiple Choice

One significant feature of the Lagrange points produced by the Sun and Jupiter is that

• A) they are regions of reduced gravitational force in the asteroid belt from which asteroids can escape, producing the gaps within the belt.
• B) gravitational forces combine to trap asteroids at these points.
• C) gravitational forces combine to enhance the overall force on particles passing through them, accelerating them out of the solar system.
• D) they are points of maximum gravitational force near Jupiter, where the major moons Io and Europa are held.

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Definitions:

Environmental

pertains to factors and conditions that surround an organism or system, influencing its development and behavior.

Genetic

Related to genes or heredity, the study of how traits are transmitted from parents to offspring.

Identical Twins

Twins who are genetically identical, resulting from the fertilization of a single egg that split into two.

Reared Apart

Refers to individuals, typically twins, who were raised in separate environments, used in studies to explore the influence of genetics versus environment.