Suppose an Asteroid Had an Orbit with a Semimajor Axis

question 49

Multiple Choice

Suppose an asteroid had an orbit with a semimajor axis of 4 AU.How long would it take for it to orbit once around the Sun?

• A) 76 years
• B) 45 years
• C) 8 years
• D) 16 years
• E) 2 years

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking Skill

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Information Processing Approach

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Piaget

Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellect grows.