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Which active asteroid was discovered sharing an orbit near Jupiter?

Correct answer B. 2019 LD2

Explanation

Asteroid 2019 LD2, which shares Jupiter's orbit as a Trojan, was found in 2020 to have a comet-like tail, making it an active asteroid.

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