Occam's Razor
A) divides the inner planets from the outer planets.
B) tells scientists to use the simplest model, all other things being equal.
C) is the term that describes how thin the rings of the Jovian planets are.
D) describes how a planet's orbital period and distance from the Sun are related.
E) is the tool that Copernicus used to shave.

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Occam's Razor is a principle that suggests that when there are multiple explanations for a phenomenon or observation, scientists should choose the simplest explanation that fits the data. It is also known as the principle of parsimony.