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.

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