How Did Aristarchus Propose That the Distance of the Moon

question 13

Multiple Choice

How did Aristarchus propose that the distance of the Moon could be found?

• A)By bouncing light off the surface of the Moon
• B)By measuring the parallax of the Moon
• C)By observing the Moon during an eclipse
• D)By knowing the density of the Moon

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