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An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter16: The Solar System

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Planet X is four times as massive as its moon Y and their centers are separated by 100,000 km. Relative to the center of planet X, about what point (the center of mass) does the planet-moon system orbit?

A) d= 12,000 km from planet X’s center

B) d= 16,000 km from planet X’s center

C) d= 20,000 km from planet X’s center

D) d= 24,000 km from planet X’s center

E) d= 48,000 km from planet X’s center

4m,
my
X cm
d = ?
Planet X
Moon Y
100,000 km

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