When Viewed from Earth,the Apparent Angular Diameter of Jupiter Varies

question 60

Multiple Choice

When viewed from Earth,the apparent angular diameter of Jupiter varies with time because

• A) the distance between Jupiter and Earth varies.
• B) of tidal influence of the four massive moons of Jupiter.
• C) the fluid planet pulsates with a long natural oscillation period.
• D) Jupiter's gaseous atmosphere expands and contracts as the strength of sunlight varies because of the planet's elliptical orbit.

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