Suppose That a Distant Planet Orbiting Its Sun Has an Orbital

question 69

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a distant planet orbiting its sun has an orbital period of 8 years. What is the approximate distance from the sun to the planet?

• A) 1 AU
• B) 4 AU
• C) 10 AU
• D) 32 AU

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

The educational process of repeatedly combining two stimuli; a reaction that initially occurs in response to the second stimulus eventually happens in response to the first stimulus alone.

Scientific Methodology

A systematic approach to research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs, leading to the concept of the Pavlovian response.

Learning Objectively

The process of acquiring knowledge or skills in a way that is not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice.