Suppose a Collision Between Two Large Asteroids Creates a Handful

question 94

Essay

Suppose a collision between two large asteroids creates a handful of smaller asteroid fragments, some of which orbit at 2.7 AU from the Sun and some which orbit at 2.5 AU from the Sun.Based on the asteroid distribution plot shown in the figure below, which of the two smaller asteroid groups will have a stable orbit around the Sun, and why?

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Definitions:

Ischial Tuberosity

The part of the pelvis where the sitting bones are located and where some of the thigh muscles attach.

Hipbone

The large bone that forms the lower part of the pelvis on each side of the body, comprised of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Pelvic Outlet

Inferior opening of the true pelvis.

Child Birth

The process of delivering a baby from the uterus to the outside world, typically involving labor and delivery.