Retrograde Motion of a Planet When Viewed from Earth Is

question 222

Multiple Choice

Retrograde motion of a planet when viewed from Earth is caused by the fact that:

• A) the planet's orbit is inclined at an angle to Earth's orbit.
• B) the planet's orbit is elliptical.
• C) the Sun is moving.
• D) the Earth is moving.

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