Gaps in the Asteroid Belt (Often Called Kirkwood Gaps) Are

question 72

Multiple Choice

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

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

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