"YORP effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the first letters of the surnames Yarkovsky, O'Keefe, Radzievskii and Paddack + effect. Coined in 2000 by American geophysicist David Perry Rubincam. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Yarkovsky}} Yarkovsky, {{m|en|O'Keefe}} O'Keefe, {{m|en|Radzievskii}} Radzievskii, {{m|en|Paddack}} Paddack, {{m|en|effect}} effect Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=YORP effect}} YORP effect (uncountable)
  1. (astrophysics) The effect of solar radiation on an asymmetric asteroid or other small body whereby its rate of rotation increases, potentially leading to the object's eventual disintegration. Wikipedia link: David Perry Rubincam Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Astrophysics, Light, Radiation Synonyms: Yarkovsky–O'Keefe–Radzievskii–Paddack effect Related terms: Yarkovsky effect

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