If the Synodic Period of Venus Is Observed from Earth

question 30

Multiple Choice

If the synodic period of Venus is observed from Earth to be 1.6 years, Venus' sidereal period is _____ years.

• A) 1.9 years
• B) 0.45 years
• C) 0.28 years
• D) 1.6 years
• E) 0.62 years

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