What Is the Average Distance Between Asteroids

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the average distance between asteroids?

• A) about three times the length of a football field
• B) about twice the diameter of the EarthEarth
• C) about half the distance between the EarthEarth and the Moon
• D) many times the distance between the EarthEarth and the Moon

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Definitions:

Opposite Side

In geometry, it refers to the side facing away in relation to another side, often in triangles or other polygons.

Hypotenuse

The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

Longest Side

The longest side refers to the side of a geometric figure that has the greatest length compared to the other sides.

Trigonometric Function

A mathematical function related to the angles of triangles, often used in science and engineering to describe oscillations, waves, and other periodic phenomena.