Solved

What Is the Relationship Between the Orbital Periods of the Four

Question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the orbital periods of the four Galilean satellites of Jupiter?


A) 1:2:4:8-Europa takes twice as long to orbit Jupiter as Io, Ganymede takes twice as long as Europa, and Callisto takes twice as long as Ganymede.
B) 1:2-Europa takes twice as long to orbit Jupiter as Io, but there is no simple integer relationship between Callisto, Ganymede, and Europa.
C) The periods appear to be random, with no simple relationship between them.
D) 1:2:4-Europa takes twice as long to orbit Jupiter as Io, and Ganymede takes twice as long as Europa, but there is no simple integer relationship between Callisto and Ganymede.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents