An Asteroid-Like Object (Or a Cometary Nucleus)is Seen to Be

question 317

Multiple Choice

An asteroid-like object (or a cometary nucleus) is seen to be orbiting the Sun in a circular path with a period of 120 years.What is its distance of closest approach to Earth (the separation distance when the object is at opposition) ? (Be careful with your answer; a diagram might be helpful.)

• A) 1314.5 AU
• B) 24.33 AU
• C) 25.33 AU
• D) 23.33 AU

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