UNIVERSE
SOLAR SYSTEM FORMATION
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Question
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A scientist might have evidence that suggests the presence of a Planet X beyond the orbit of Pluto. The evidence suggests that the mass of the Planet X is 10 times that of Earth. Choose the statements which this information supports.
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The planet will revolve with a rotational velocity lower than that of Neptune.
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The planet would take 11 years to orbit the sun.
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The planet would be hot.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The evidence for Planet 9 comes from its gravitational pull on other bodies. If the planet exists, its gravity will affect the orbits of other planets.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lieder described Planet X as roughly four times the size of Earth, and said that its closest approach would occur on May 27, 2003, resulting in Earth’s rotation ceasing for exactly 5.9 terrestrial days.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is beyond Pluto? There are at least eight more dwarf planets beyond Pluto and Neptune. They include Eris, a little bigger than Pluto, which has its own small moon. There is Haumea, Sedna, Orcus, Quaoar, Varuna, and Makemake.
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