A scientist discovers a new body between the orbit of Neptune and the Kuiper Belt. The object is round and travels in an orbit around Neptune with other space objects. The scientist claims that she has found a new dwarf planet. Where is the scientist’s error?

The object is an asteroid, not a dwarf planet.
The object is a moon, not a dwarf planet.
The object is not a dwarf planet because it travels with other objects.
The object is not a dwarf planet because it is round.

Respuesta :

If the object is round and travels in an orbit around Neptune with other space objects, then this object is a moon, not a dwarf planet.

What is a natural satellite?

A natural satellite is a celestial body that moves around (orbit) a planet such as occurs with the Moon and the Earth planet.

In order to discover the nature of a celestial body scientists need to observe the orbit and the movement of these objects in space.

In conclusion, if the object is round and travels in an orbit around Neptune with other space objects, then this object is a moon, not a dwarf planet.

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