Why Will Pluto Never Collide with Neptune,despite the Fact That

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why will Pluto never collide with Neptune,despite the fact that it often crossing Neptune's orbit?

• A)2:3 gravity resonance of Neptune with Pluto keeps the planets far apart.
• B)The planets may someday collide,but a collision is not likely due to the large distances involved.
• C)A near collision with Triton has thrown Pluto into a more distant orbit,far away from Neptune.
• D)A 3:5 gravity resonance between Neptune and Jupiter keeps Neptune from getting near Pluto.

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