The Time Interval Between Two Successive Repeated Positions of a Planet

question 185

Multiple Choice

The time interval between two successive repeated positions of a planet with respect to the Sun and Earth in its orbit, such as conjunction to conjunction, is known as

• A) 1 day.
• B) the planet's synodic period.
• C) 1 year.
• D) the planet's sidereal period.

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Definitions:

Anterior

Situated at the front or towards the front of the body.

Meninges

Protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, consisting of three layers: the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Dura Mater

The outermost and toughest of the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, providing significant protection to the central nervous system.

Opaque

Describes a material or substance that is not transparent; light cannot pass through it.