Multiple Choice
A Kuiper belt object whose orbit is tilted with respect to the orbits of the planets is MOST likely to have
A) originated in the Oort cloud.
B) formed in place during the early history of the solar system.
C) been a scattered moon of a giant planet,
D) been scattered to its current location by interactions with the giant planets.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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