What Is the Term for the Period of Time It

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the period of time it takes for the Moon to complete a cycle of the lunar phases that is approximately 29.5 days long?

• A)sidereal period of the Moon
• B)saros cycle of the Moon
• C)synodic period of the Moon
• D)eclipse season of the Moon

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Definitions:

Amortized

Refers to the process of gradually reducing debt through regular payments that cover both interest and principal over a set period.

Compounded Monthly

This process involves the reinvestment of interest, so each month's interest earning is based on the principal plus the previously earned interest.

Amortized

The gradual reduction of a loan or debt by regular payments of both interest and principal.

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest where the accrued interest is added to the principal sum each month, so that each subsequent interest calculation is made on a slightly higher amount.