Multiple Choice
During a total solar eclipse the Moon just covers the Sun as viewed from Earth. If you know both the diameter and distance of the Moon, what else can you determine from this information?
A) the diameter of the Sun but not its distance
B) the distance to the Sun but not its diameter
C) both the diameter and distance to the Sun
D) only the ratio of the Sun's diameter to its distance
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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