A Gravitational "Sling-Shot

question 124

Multiple Choice

A gravitational "sling-shot":

• A)causes comets to crash into planets, such as Jupiter in 1994.
• B)allowed the Apollo astronauts to reach the Moon in 1969.
• C)is the accepted theory for the formation of the asteroid belt.
• D)changes the speed and direction of a spacecraft nearing a massive planet.
• E)explains how the solar system was formed after a near collision with another star.

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Executive Function

Cognitive processes that enable individuals to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully.

Mediodorsal Thalamus

A central nervous system structure involved in the storage of experiences.

Medial Temporal Lobe

A critical brain area for the consolidation of long-term memories, located near the middle of the temporal lobe.