In What Direction Is Venus Moving When It Is at Greatest

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Multiple Choice

In what direction is Venus moving when it is at greatest elongation?

• A) directly toward or away from Earth
• B) directly toward or away from the Sun
• C) It is not possible to say because the direction is different from one greatest elongation to the next.
• D) perpendicular to the line from Venus to Earth

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Definitions:

Motion Parallax

A depth cue in which objects closer to the observer move faster across the visual field than objects further away, creating a sense of depth.

Retinal Disparity

A perceptual difference between the images projected on the two retinas when viewing the world from slightly different angles, critical for depth perception.

Linear Perspective

A depth cue in drawing and painting where parallel lines seem to converge as they recede into the distance, mimicking depth perception.

Gestalt Psychology

A psychological approach that emphasizes understanding the whole context or pattern rather than its individual components, often summarized by the phrase "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."