In Regard to the Discovery of Neptune, the Work of Adams

question 3

Multiple Choice

In regard to the discovery of Neptune, the work of Adams and Leverrier:

• A) Told astronomers where to look for the new planet.
• B) Predicted the color of the new planet.
• C) Predicted the mineral composition of the new planet.
• D) Served to correct errors in the calculated orbit of Uranus.
• E) Revealed for the first time the gravitational interaction between Uranus, Jupiter, and Saturn.

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Discounting

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Present Dollar

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Equal Payments

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