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gbarreiro

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The Roche limit is the:
 
  A) distance from the Sun within which a planet cannot retain or create an atmosphere.
  B) minimum distance between a planet and a satellite that can hold itself together by its own gravity.
  C) minimum mass required by an object in the Solar System to be classified as a planet instead of a star.
  D) distance from Earth at which radio communication with a satellite is lost.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of Jupiter?
 
  A) It is more than 5.5 times denser than water.
  B) The interior of Jupiter is mostly liquid helium.
  C) The rocky core at Jupiter's center contains light elements.
  D) It has a slightly flattened shape.



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pallen55

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




gbarreiro

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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