Why Don't Short-Period Comets Have Randomly Oriented Orbits

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why don't short-period comets have randomly oriented orbits?

• A) Their orbits have been altered by encounters with planets.
• B) Their orbits are altered by the Sun's gravitational pull.
• C) Their orbits have been altered by impacts from asteroids.
• D) Their orbits have been altered by the Lagrange points of Jupiter.
• E) Their orbits have been altered by solar wind particles from a CME.

---

Definitions:

Dream Analysis

A therapeutic technique used in psychoanalysis to explore the latent content and symbolism of a person's dreams.

Medication

Substances used to treat diseases or conditions and alleviate symptoms, often in the form of drugs or pharmaceuticals.

Ergonomics

The study and design of equipment and systems tailored to fit the human body and its movements, aiming to enhance efficiency and prevent injury.

Synaptic Transmission

The process by which neurons communicate with each other, involving the release and reception of neurotransmitters across a synapse.