If the Sun Were Twice as Large but Remained at Its

question 53

Multiple Choice

If the Sun were twice as large but remained at its current distance from Earth, which of the following changes would allow people on Earth to still experience a total solar eclipse?

• A) Double the size of the Moon and double the size of its orbit around Earth.
• B) Keep the Moon at its current size but double the size of its orbit around Earth.
• C) Keep the Moon at its current size but halve the size of its orbit around Earth.
• D) Halve the size of the Moon and keep the size of its orbit around Earth the same.

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Definitions:

Competitive Price-searcher

An economic term for a seller that sets its product prices based on what competitors are charging, within a competitive market environment.

Product Differentiation

The process of distinguishing a product or service from others in the market to make it more attractive to a particular target market.

Control Over Price

The ability of a person or organization to influence the price at which goods or services are sold.

Contestable Market

A market structure where there are no barriers to entry or exit, ensuring that prices remain competitive even in the absence of a large number of sellers.