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To Which Point in a Planetary Orbit Does the Word

Question 111

Question 111

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To which point in a planetary orbit does the word "aphelion" refer?


A) precise center of the orbit
B) point farthest from the Sun
C) "other" focus (the one not occupied by the Sun)
D) point closest to the Sun

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