A Comet Is Observed to Return to the Vicinity of the Sun

question 322

Multiple Choice

A comet is observed to return to the vicinity of the Sun on a long elliptical orbit with a period of 31.7 years.What is the semimajor axis of the orbit?

• A) 31.7 AU
• B) 178.5 AU
• C) 10 AU
• D) 1000 AU

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Definitions:

Sensory Interaction

The principle that one sense can influence or interact with another, enhancing or diminishing the perception of a stimulus.

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system responsible for providing the brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation, contributing to balance and movement coordination.

Olfactory Sense

The sensory system responsible for detecting odors, playing a key role in the perception and recognition of smells.

Gustation

The sense of taste, one of the five traditional senses, involving the perception of flavor from substances on the tongue.