Planetary Orbits

question 25

Multiple Choice

Planetary orbits

• A) are highly inclined to the ecliptic.
• B) are evenly spaced throughout the solar system.
• C) are almost circular, with low eccentricities.
• D) have the Sun at their exact center.
• E) are spaced more closely together as they get further from the Sun.

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Definitions:

Frequency

The rate at which a periodic event occurs, such as the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time.

Amplitude

The magnitude or intensity of a wave's oscillation, such as in sound waves or electromagnetic waves, indicating the strength or power of the wave.

Sound Waves

Audible waves that transit through the air or various media, detectable when they come into contact with the auditory organs of humans or animals.

Alpha Waves

These are brain waves detected by electroencephalography (EEG), typically indicating a state of wakeful relaxation.