When Two Objects of Unequal Mass Orbit Each Other, the Center

question 32

Multiple Choice

When two objects of unequal mass orbit each other, the center of mass is ____.

• A) at the center of the more massive object
• B) at the center of the least massive object
• C) half way between the centers of each object
• D) always closer to the less massive of the two objects
• E) always closer to the more massive of the two objects

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