Author Question: For Mercury, the tidal stress of the Sun is much greater at aphelion than at perihelion. Indicate ... (Read 36 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

For Mercury, the tidal stress of the Sun is much greater at aphelion than at perihelion.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Saturn is noticeably oblate because:

A) it has strong magnetic fields that deform its shape.
B) its powerful gravity acts stronger on the closer poles than the distant equator.
C) it is a fluid body that is spinning rapidly.
D) it is tidally distorted by the pulls for its satellite system.
E) All of the above are correct.