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Classify the hypotheses about the dwarf planet Pluto as falsifiable or non-falsifiable.

- Pluto's surface is made mostly of frozen nitrogen.
- Pluto has an unpleasant climate.
- Pluto's orbit is slowing down due to tidal friction.
- Pluto's landscape is dull and boring compared to other dwarf planets in its vicinity.

Falsifiable:
- Pluto's surface is made mostly of frozen nitrogen.
- Pluto's orbit is slowing down due to tidal friction.

Non-Falsifiable:
- Pluto has an unpleasant climate.
- Pluto's landscape is dull and boring compared to other dwarf planets in its vicinity.



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Final answer:

Pluto's hypotheses about its characteristics can be classified as falsifiable or non-falsifiable based on specific criteria, leading to debates about its classification as a planet.


Explanation:

Falsifiable:

  • Pluto's orbit is slowing down due to tidal friction.

Non-Falsifiable:

  • Pluto's surface is made mostly of frozen nitrogen.
  • Pluto has an unpleasant climate.
  • Pluto's landscape is dull and boring compared to other dwarf planets in its vicinity.

Pluto's classification as a dwarf planet was based on criteria set by the International Astronomical Union in 2006, which included clearing the neighborhood around its orbit. This reclassification led to debates among astronomers and the public about whether Pluto should be considered a planet.


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