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YORP EFFECT [1 record]

Record 1 2019-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Space Physics
CONT

The YORP effect is a ... phenomenon that affects the rotation rate and pole orientation of an asteroid. YORP is an acronym that combines four scientist's names: Yarkovsky, O'Keefe, Radzievskii, and Paddack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Physique spatiale
CONT

On appelle effet Yarkovsky-O'Keefe-Radzievskii-Paddack, ou effet YORP, une conséquence spécifique de l'effet Yarkovsky, l'accélération de la vitesse de rotation sur lui-même d'un petit corps céleste.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física
  • Física espacial
DEF

Variación de segundo orden del efecto Yarkovsky que causa que un cuerpo pequeño (como un asteroide) gire muy rápido o muy lento.

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