Whether the statement is true or false.
Answer to Problem 1QAP
The statement is False.
Explanation of Solution
Asteroid is a metallic or rocky object that is orbiting around the Sun like other plants but it is smaller than the planets and they show no evidence of atmosphere.
The asteroid belt is the region of solar system where most of the asteroids are located and the main belt is located between Mars and Jupiter. Here, the orbits are mostly stable and this belt extends from
The orbital period of asteroids located in this region varies from
Conclusion:
Thus, the statement is false as the dwarf planet Ceres lies in the asteroid belt of Jupiter.
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