Multiple Choice
What is unusual about the asteroid Mathilde, which was studied and photographed by the NEAR spacecraft (See Figure 15-7 of Universe, 11th ed.) ?
A) It has almost no craters visible anywhere on its surface.
B) It has a much higher mass for its volume than any other known asteroid.
C) It is not much denser than water.
D) It has a very bright surface, possibly caused by fresh material thrown out by impacts.
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