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Which Point in a Comet's Orbit Is Closest to the Sun

Question 172

Question 172

Multiple Choice

Which point in a comet's orbit is closest to the Sun?


A) perihelion
B) inferior conjunction
C) greatest elongation
D) aphelion

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