-The Graph Plots the Escape Velocity of Several Solar System

question 8

Multiple Choice

-The graph plots the escape velocity of several solar system objects along the vertical axis and the surface temperature along the horizontal axis. The lines plotted in the figure are the speeds of the fastest gas particles as a function of temperature for various gases. Which of the objects in this diagram has the lowest surface temperature?

• A) Ganymede
• B) Titan
• C) Triton
• D) Pluto

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