The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780133889567
Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 2QQ
Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning.
Which of the following three kinds of object resides closest to the Sun on average? (a) comets (b) asteroids (c) jovian planets
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The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
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