Two Planets Having Equal Masses Are in Circular Orbit Around

question 31

Multiple Choice

Two planets having equal masses are in circular orbit around a star.Planet A has a smaller orbital radius than planet B.Which statement is true?

• A) Planet A has more kinetic energy, less potential energy, and less mechanical energy (potential plus kinetic) than planet B.
• B) Planet A has more kinetic energy, more potential energy, and more mechanical energy (potential plus kinetic) than planet B.
• C) Planet A has more kinetic energy, less potential energy, and more mechanical energy (potential plus kinetic) than planet B.
• D) Planet A and planet B have the same amount of mechanical energy (potential plus kinetic).

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Definitions:

Active Avoidance

A behavioral response in which an organism engages in an action to prevent or avoid an unpleasant stimulus.

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A learning process where an individual learns to withhold a particular behavior to prevent an aversive event.

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To completely and indefinitely halt a particular activity, behavior, or process.

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