Multiple Choice
When viewed from Earth,the apparent angular diameter of Jupiter varies with time because
A) the distance between Jupiter and Earth varies.
B) of tidal influence of the four massive moons of Jupiter.
C) the fluid planet pulsates with a long natural oscillation period.
D) Jupiter's gaseous atmosphere expands and contracts as the strength of sunlight varies because of the planet's elliptical orbit.
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