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You know that there are large gaps in the average distances of asteroids from the Sun within the asteroid belt because you?
have plotted distributions of the orbital radii of the asteroids
Why are asteroids observed at the distances of the gaps in the asteroid belt?
A gap is located at an average orbital distance, and asteroid orbits often have large eccentricities. Edit: These are the "Kirkwood gaps" and they are caused by the effect of Jupiter's gravity on the asteroids. I've not deleted the previous answer, but I don't think it helps much. The gaps are in the distribution of the values of the semi-major axes of the orbits of asteroids rather than particular places in space. So orbital eccentricities can't be the explanation. I think it's simply because asteroids stray into the Kirkwood gaps under various gravitational forces. But these orbits are not stable and asteroids will tend to be cleared away again, eventually.
What are the gaps called when rock layers ar incomplete?
a crevace
What were the gaps in fortification battlements called?
The battlements themselves are known as crenellations and the gaps within them are known as crenels or embrasures. Please see the related links.
What is the gap between saturns rings called?
There are thousand of gaps in Saturn's rings - the main ones are called Cassini Division and Encke Gap
What are large gaps in the asteroid belt often called Kirkwood gaps are caused by?
Orbital resonances with Jupiter
How can a asteroid get out of a asteroid belt?
An asteroid can get out of the belt because of another huge asteroid hitting it or by getting pulled into an unstable orbit by the gravity of Jupiter. There are gaps called Kirkwood gaps in the asteroid belt at certain distances from the sun because the influence of Jupiter causes orbits at those distances to become unstable. A collision with a comet would be another possible reason, but this is very unlikely (except in Hollywood movies).
What do astronomers mean when they refers to gaps in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter?
I believe its because Asteroids typically cluster together and this creates "gaps" on the sky, but don't quote me on this.
Kirkwood gaps in the asteroid belt occur at distances where?
the period of an orbiting asteroid would be a simple fraction (like 1/3 or 1/4) of Jupiter's orbital period.
You know that there are large gaps in the average distances of asteroids from the Sun within the asteroid belt because you?
have plotted distributions of the orbital radii of the asteroids
Why are asteroids observed at the distances of the gaps in the asteroid belt?
A gap is located at an average orbital distance, and asteroid orbits often have large eccentricities. Edit: These are the "Kirkwood gaps" and they are caused by the effect of Jupiter's gravity on the asteroids. I've not deleted the previous answer, but I don't think it helps much. The gaps are in the distribution of the values of the semi-major axes of the orbits of asteroids rather than particular places in space. So orbital eccentricities can't be the explanation. I think it's simply because asteroids stray into the Kirkwood gaps under various gravitational forces. But these orbits are not stable and asteroids will tend to be cleared away again, eventually.
What are gaps in rock layers called?
Gaps in rock layers are called unconformities.
What did Daniel Kirkwood discover?
Gaps that are now called kirkwood gaps
What is it called when you fill the gaps using oil?
Lubrication is filling in gaps using oil.
When should a serpentine belt need replacing on an 05 ford explorer?
Before it breaks. Check the Belt for age/wear by feeling it for gaps on the underside (drive side). If there are good sized gaps in the tread, REPLACE THE BELT. If it's heavily glazed on the TOP, REPLACE IT. It's a cheap replace instead of an Engine rebuild.
What is it called when you fill in gaps with what your senses tell us?
Perception is when you fill in the gaps with what your senses tell you.
What is are missing gaps in rock layers called?
They are called uncomformities.
