A Space Probe Is Put into a Circular Orbit Around

question 248

Multiple Choice

A space probe is put into a circular orbit around the Sun at a distance of exactly 2 au from the Sun. According to Kepler's third law, how long does it take this probe to orbit the Sun once?

• A) 1.6 years (cube root of 4)
• B) 1 year
• C) 8 years
• D) 2.8 years (square root of 8)

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Definitions:

Synapses

The junctions between neurons where the transfer of information occurs through chemical and electrical signals.

Neural Development

The process of growth and change in the nervous system, including the brain's formation, maturation, and connectivity.

Hemispheres

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Lateralization

The tendency for some neural functions or cognitive processes to be specialized to one side of the brain or the other.