An Implication of the Hypothesis Leading to the Discovery of Neptune

question 33

Multiple Choice

An implication of the hypothesis leading to the discovery of Neptune was:

• A) Examination of the orbit of Neptune would reveal the existence of a ninth planet.
• B) A powerful telescope could detect a previously unseen satellite of Uranus.
• C) The gravitational field of Uranus caused perturbations in the orbit of Saturn.
• D) Directing a telescope to a particular region of the sky would reveal a new planet.
• E) The combined mass of Neptune and Uranus was less than the mass of Saturn.

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

A thin layer of tissue in the ear, also known as the eardrum, that vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits these vibrations to the ossicles within the middle ear.

Tectorial Membrane

The tectorial membrane is a structure located in the inner ear, specifically part of the cochlea, crucial for the auditory transduction process.

Higher Frequencies

Electromagnetic wavelengths that are shorter, resulting in greater oscillations per second, which are applied in various technologies like microwave and radio.

Semicircular Canals

Structures within the inner ear that are key to the vestibular system, helping maintain balance and spatial orientation.