One Synodic Month Is Longer Than One Sidereal Month by About

question 98

Multiple Choice

One synodic month is longer than one sidereal month by about

• A) 1 week.
• B) 1 hour.
• C) 4 minutes.
• D) 2.2 days.

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Definitions:

Retinal Detachment

A serious eye condition where the retina at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position, potentially leading to permanent vision loss if not treated promptly.

Retina

a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain, enabling vision.

Organ of Corti

A structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear, containing hair cells that act as sensory receptors for sound.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure crucial for converting sound vibrations into neural signals for hearing.