space medium True/False

Pluto and Neptune are in 3:2 mean-motion resonance preventing collision despite crossing orbits.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Pluto completes 2 orbits per 3 Neptune orbits; resonance ensures conjunction occurs when Pluto is near aphelion far from Neptune's orbital plane.

Topic Solar System - Orbital Resonances
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