An Asteroid Has a Perihelion (The Orbit's Closest Approach to the Sun)

question 27

Multiple Choice

An asteroid has a perihelion (the orbit's closest approach to the Sun) of 2.5 AU and a period of revolution of 8.0 y. What is its greatest distance from the Sun (its aphelion) ? (Hint: For an elliptical orbit, the effective radius of the orbit is half the sum of the nearest distance to the Sun and the greatest distance from the Sun.)

• A) 8.0 AU
• B) 6.5 AU
• C) 5.5 AU
• D) 2.5 AU

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Bailment Completed

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Bailee

A person or entity in temporary possession of property belonging to another, with the responsibility of care and return.

Bailor

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