Mercury Orbits the Sun with an Average Distance of 0

question 60

Multiple Choice

Mercury orbits the Sun with an average distance of 0.4 AU, and its mass is 0.06 times that of the Earth. The gravitational force that the Sun exerts on Mercury is _______________ times the force of gravity that the Sun exerts on the Earth.

• A) 20
• B) 6
• C) 4
• D) 0.4
• E) 0.1

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The phase of the memory process that is capable of storing information for extended periods, often throughout one's life.

Short-term Memory

The segment of memory responsible for temporarily holding a small amount of information in an accessible state for a brief period.

Sensory Register

The component of memory that receives and holds input from the senses for a very short amount of time.

Visualize

To visualize means to form a mental image or conception of something, often used as a technique in learning and problem-solving.