Multiple Choice
Suppose two planets outside of Earth's orbit both show retrograde motion.Planet A's retrograde loop fills a larger angle on the sky than Planet B's does.How are Planet A and B related to each other?
A) Planet A is closer to Earth than Planet B.
B) Planet A is farther from Earth than Planet B.
C) Planet A moves slower in its orbit than Planet B.
D) Planet A has a larger epicycle than Planet B.
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