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The asteroid belt is a ring of scattered space rock located between the orbits of mars and Jupiter, the reason why it is in it's current location is because the gas giant Jupiter's massive gravitational pull prevents the space rocks from colliding together and creating a planet. It is the left over material from when the solar system was forming that was unable to form into planets.

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What fact makes scientists believe that a strong force must be present in order to keep the nucleus of an atom intact?

Scientists believe that a strong force must be present to keep the nucleus of an atom intact because protons, which are positively charged, repel each other due to their electromagnetic forces. The strong nuclear force is able to overcome this repulsion and bind the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.


What is the largest object in the asteroid belt?

The largest object in the asteroid belt is Ceres at about 580 miles across. It is classified as a dwarf planet rather than an asteroid.


Where do scientists believe a hole in the ozone layer is located?

Scientists believe that the hole in the ozone layer is located primarily over Antarctica. It forms there due to the unique atmospheric conditions present in that region, such as the presence of extremely cold temperatures, wind patterns, and human activities like the release of ozone-depleting substances into the atmosphere.


What kind of minerals are present in asteroids?

Asteroids are said to contain traces of Gold, Platinum, and Palladium, in addition to Iron and Nickel. The quantity of such elements present in the asteroids depends upon the size of the asteroid.


What atmospheric gases on asteroid belt?

The asteroid belt mostly consists of a variety of rocky and metallic objects, rather than atmospheres like those found on planets. Any gases present tend to be in very low quantities, with studies suggesting the presence of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases.

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