Mercury Is 50% Farther from the Sun When It Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

Mercury is 50% farther from the Sun when it is at aphelion than when it is at perihelion.How many times more intense is sunlight on Mercury at perihelion than at aphelion?

• A)1.5 times
• B)2.25 times
• C)5.0 times
• D)3.0 times

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