Perigee Is the Point in ____

question 62

Multiple Choice

Perigee is the point in ____.

• A) the Moon's orbit when the Moon is farthest from Earth
• B) an object's orbit around Earth when the object is closest to Earth
• C) an object's orbit around Earth when the object is closest to the Sun
• D) a planet's orbit when the planet is closest to its sun
• E) a planet's orbit when the planet is farthest from its sun

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Par

The face value of a bond or security, often used in the context of bonds trading at, above, or below their issued price.

Market Rate

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The amount that will be payable to the holder of a financial instrument at its maturity date, including principal and interest.