What New Astronomical Information Resulted from the Impact of the Comet

question 13

Multiple Choice

What new astronomical information resulted from the impact of the comet Shoemaker-Levy on Jupiter in 1994?

• A) effect of hydrogen bombs on Jupiter's atmosphere
• B) composition of atmosphere beneath the planet's surface
• C) the number of volcanoes located within 100 km of the impact
• D) amount of water in Jupiter's atmosphere
• E) mineral analysis of Jupiter's core

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