Which of the following does not lend support to the idea that Pluto is a Kuiper- belt object?
A)Pluto is smaller than many known comets, such as Halley's comet.
B)Pluto has a comet- like composition and density.
C)Pluto has a more eccentric orbit than other planets.
D)Some known Kuiper- belt objects are hundreds of kilometers across.
E)Some Kuiper- belt objects have their own moons.

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The fact that Pluto is smaller than many known comets, such as Halley's comet, does not necessarily support the idea that it is a Kuiper-belt object. Size alone is not a defining characteristic of Kuiper-belt objects.

Which of the Following Does Not Lend Support to the Idea