Suppose the Distance to the Moon Were Twice Its Actual

question 99

Essay

Suppose the distance to the Moon were twice its actual value.Could we still have solar eclipses? If so,what type(s)?

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Definitions:

Quarter Section

A method of dividing a piece of land into four equal parts in land surveying; also indicative of a technique in illustration where a portion is removed to reveal internal features.

Broken-out Section

A drawing technique that removes a part of the object to reveal internal features not visible from the outside.

Offset Section

A portion of a drawing or structure that is displaced to show details not visible in the regular view.

Abbreviation C'BORE

The shorthand notation for "Counterbore," indicating a cylindrical flat-bottomed hole that enlarges another hole, often to hide a fastener head.