Which of the Following Observations Would Support the Solar Nebula

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations would support the solar nebula theory over the passing star hypothesis?

• A) proving that most of the solar like stars near the sun also have planets orbiting them.
• B) proving that none of the stars near the sun has planets orbiting them
• C) finding a planet located beyond the orbit of Pluto
• D) finding a meteorite whose age proved to be greater than 4.6 billion years
• E) proving that Mercury has the same uncompressed density as Earth

---

Definitions:

Total Cost Function

A formal expression illustrating the total cost of production as the sum of fixed and variable costs.

Inverse Demand Function

A mathematical function that expresses the price of a good as a function of the quantity demanded, showing the relationship between price and quantity from the demand perspective.

Marginal Costs

The escalation in cumulative costs incurred by manufacturing an additional unit of a good or service.

Linear Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing a straight-line relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded.