The Eastern Elongation of Mercury's Orbit

question 55

Multiple Choice

The eastern elongation of Mercury's orbit

• A) is always the same.
• B) depends both on Mercury's position in its orbit and on Earth's position in its orbit.
• C) is always smaller than the western elongation.
• D) is always the same as the western elongation.

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