If a Moon Has a Retrograde Orbit, Then It Orbits

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a moon has a retrograde orbit, then it orbits

• A) in the direction opposite that of the planet's rotation.
• B) in the opposite direction than its planet revolves around the Sun.
• C) the Sun at a greater distance than the planet.
• D) with an unusually high velocity.
• E) None of these is true.

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Definitions:

Consistency

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Frequency

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