Gaps in the Asteroid Belt (Often Called Kirkwood Gaps)are Caused

question 4

Multiple Choice

Gaps in the asteroid belt (often called Kirkwood gaps) are caused by

• A)tidal forces from the Sun.
• B)tidal forces from Jupiter.
• C)the competing gravitational tugs of Mars and Jupiter.
• D)orbital resonances with Jupiter.

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