Question

Io experiences tidal heating primarily because __________. a) it is located very close to Jupiter. b) it is made of relatively soft materials that deform quite easily. c) it has an elongated shape that makes it look more like an egg than a sphere. d) its elliptical orbit causes the tidal force to vary as Io orbits Jupiter.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Its elliptical orbit causes the tidal force on lo to Vary as it orbits Jupiter