Which of the following orbital periods for asteroids would NOT be associated with one of the Kirkwood gaps given that Jupiter's orbital period is 11.9 years?
A) 5.95 years
B) 4.76 years
C) 3.97 years
D) 3.72 years

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Kirkwood gaps occur at orbital resonances with Jupiter. The gaps are typically at simple fractions of Jupiter's orbital period. 3.72 years does not correspond to a simple fraction of 11.9 years, unlike the other options.

Which of the Following Orbital Periods for Asteroids Would NOT