To determine the planets that would cause curvature in space-time from the least amount of curvature to the greatest, we need to order the planets by their mass from smallest to largest. As Einstein's general theory of relativity predicts, more massive objects cause a greater curvature in space-time.
Let's evaluate the given masses:
- Neptune: [tex]\(1.02 \times 10^{20}\)[/tex] units
- Uranus: [tex]\(8.68 \times 10^{20}\)[/tex] units
- Mars: [tex]\(6.42 \times 10^{23}\)[/tex] units
- Venus: [tex]\(4.87 \times 10^{24}\)[/tex] units
Based on these values, we can organize the planets in increasing order of their masses:
1. Neptune – [tex]\(1.02 \times 10^{20}\)[/tex] units
2. Uranus – [tex]\(8.68 \times 10^{20}\)[/tex] units
3. Mars – [tex]\(6.42 \times 10^{23}\)[/tex] units
4. Venus – [tex]\(4.87 \times 10^{24}\)[/tex] units
Thus, the list of planets ordered from causing the least curvature to the greatest curvature in space-time is:
Neptune, Uranus, Mars, Venus
So, the correct option is:
- Neptune, Uranus, Mars, Venus
