Question
Which of the following statements about asteroids is INCORRECT? (
- I Total mass of all the asteroids in the main asteroid belt combined is more than that of Earth's Moon. (I
- I All asteroids are round in shape.
Solution
The total mass of all the asteroids in the main asteroid belt is significantly less than that of Earth's Moon, and not all asteroids are round; many have irregular shapes. This dispels common misconceptions about the physical characteristics of asteroids.
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