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Definitely B.
Say mass is calculated using some constant K times the supposed reflectivity of the material in the comet.
estimated reflectivity = R
Actual reflectivity = 60R
then in the formula:
Mass = K*Reflectivity
estimated mass = KR
actual mass = K(60R)
Say mass is calculated using some constant K times the supposed reflectivity of the material in the comet.
estimated reflectivity = R
Actual reflectivity = 60R
then in the formula:
Mass = K*Reflectivity
estimated mass = KR
actual mass = K(60R)
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