Masses of the Planets Are Easiest to Determine If

question 21

Multiple Choice

Masses of the planets are easiest to determine if:

• A)they are terrestrial and the extra size of the planet's disk can be measured.
• B)they are jovian and their oblateness can be found.
• C)they have natural satellites whose motions can be precisely measured.
• D)they are dense and easily deflect the path of passing spacecraft.
• E)they move rapidly and their periods are easily measured.

---

Definitions:

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the use and understanding of language.

Chunk

A meaningful unit of information; it may be composed of smaller units.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Episodic Memory

The type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.