How Many Saros Cycles Does It Take for the Same

question 42

Multiple Choice

How many Saros cycles does it take for the same eclipse to occur at about the same location on Earth?

• A) one cycle
• B) three cycles
• C) 18 cycles
• D) 22 cycles
• E) 54 cycles

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economics during which the quantity of at least one input (such as plant size) is fixed and cannot be changed.

Long Run

A period in economics sufficient for all markets to adjust to equilibrium, including the adjustment of all production factors and prices of inputs.

Cross-Price Elasticity

A measure of how the demand for one good changes in response to a change in the price of another good.

Substitutes

Products or services that can be used in place of one another; when the price of one increases, the demand for the other may increase as consumers switch to the cheaper option.