What Would Make Parallax Easier to Measure

question 69

Multiple Choice

What would make parallax easier to measure?

• A)the Earth's orbit being larger
• B)the stars being farther away
• C)the Earth moving faster along its orbit
• D)stars moving faster in their orbits

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