Examine the Photo Taken in 1994 When Comet Shoemaker-Levy Collided

question 23

Multiple Choice

Examine the photo taken in 1994 when Comet Shoemaker-Levy collided with the planet Jupiter. This collision is thought to be similar to the collisions that occurred early in our solar system's history, according to the nebular theory. What happened to the (A) number of objects in the solar system and (B) mass of Jupiter as a result of this collision?

• A)(A)It was reduced by one; (B)It increased.
• B)(A)It stayed the same; (B)It decreased.
• C)(A)It was reduced by one; (B)It stayed the same.
• D)(A)It was increased by one; (
• B)It increased.

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