The Average Distance from Earth to the Sun Is Defined

question 104

Multiple Choice

The average distance from Earth to the sun is defined as one astronomical unit (AU) . If an asteroid orbits the sun in 1/3 of a year in a circular orbit, the asteroid's distance from the sun is closest to

• A) 0.19 AU
• B) 0.48 AU
• C) 5.2 AU
• D) 2.1 AU
• E) 0.33 AU

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