Which of These Statements Can Be Used to Define Stellar

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Multiple Choice

Which of these statements can be used to define stellar parallax?

• A) Stellar parallax is the angle taken up by the diameter of a star as seen from Earth.
• B) Stellar parallax is the angle subtended by the radius of Earth's orbit as seen from the star.
• C) Stellar parallax is the angle subtended by the diameter of Earth's orbit as seen from the star.
• D) Stellar parallax is the angle through which a star moves in the sky over the course of 1 year due to the motion of both the star and Earth.

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