Question

Which event helped astronomers calculate the mass of Pluto correctly? (1 point) Responses studying Pluto's gravitational force on Charon studying Pluto's gravitational force on Charon the discovery Kuiper Belt the discovery Kuiper Belt Xena and Gabriella changing their names Xena and Gabriella changing their names Voyager 2's exploration of Neptune Voyager 2's exploration of Neptune

Answer 1

The event that helped astronomers calculate the mass of Pluto correctly was **studying Pluto's gravitational force on Charon**. By observing the orbit of Charon around Pluto, astronomers were able to determine the mass of Pluto based on the dynamics of their gravitational interaction.