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:

Dispositional Contempt

A personality trait that predisposes an individual to feel contempt, a mix of anger and disgust, toward others as a default response.

Obsessive-Compulsiveness

Refers to a psychological condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety.

Dispositional Contempt

An attitude or feeling of disdain or scorn towards others, typically viewed as a stable personality trait.

Deal-Breakers

Factors or behaviors that, once present, can terminate a relationship or negotiation because one party finds them unacceptable.