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Select all of the statements that are TRUE.

Which of the following is NOT a restatement of one of Kepler’s laws?

The next series of questions are all linked with the following prompt: An asteroid could be on a collision course with Earth! Oh my! We must save our dear planet by learning everything we can about this possible intruder.  What is the perihelion distance of the asteroid?  Here is what you have deduced thus far:  the eccentricity of its orbit is 0.39, the velocity of the asteroid is 15000km/hr, the semi-major axis is 1.71 AU, and it is composed of rocky metals. Please read and comply with the input instructions below in typing your answer.    Input Instructions:  Do not round your values mid-calculation. Keep as many decimal places as possible or use the Answer button on your calculator. Only round your final answer.  Round your answer to two decimal places and include the correctly abbreviated and capitalized unit for your answer.  Do not use commas, E or scientific notation.  Your answer must match my answer exactly to score correct. For example:  54.789 meters would be inputted as 54.79 m.  

How long does it take for our pesky asteroid to complete its orbit? Please read and comply with the input instructions below in typing your answer.  Input Instructions:  Do not round your values mid-calculation or carry many decimal points throughout your steps.  Only round your final answer.  In typing your answer, keep two decimal places after the decimal point.  Your answer must include the correctly identified, abbreviated, and capitalized unit as discussed in the lecture recordings. Do not include any commas, words, E or scientific notation in your answer.  Your answer must match my answer exactly to score correct.  For example: 0.75 min.  

You are currently enrolled in an Astrology course. 

If the Earth magically started moving at twice its current velocity in its orbit around the Sun, which of the following would be true?  All numbers quoted are rough estimates. 

Who enjoyed that extreme weather we had the first week of the semester?  Snow in Texas!  If you wanted to enjoy some truly extreme seasons on a more routine basis, you would have to visit a planet

Select all of the following that are abbreviations for units of distance. 

I agree to the exam course policies and will not use any outside aids including AI in completing any part of my exam nor will I discuss the contents of the exam with any fellow student prior to the release of the exam solutions. I understand that if found violating the course exam policies, I will receive a 0 on the exam and be reported to Student Code of Conduct. 

March 20th, 2025 is the official start of spring in San Antonio.  What is significant about this special day? Select all that apply.