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maegan_martin

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When the electrons in an atom are in their lowest possible energy levels, the atom is said to be in its ___________________ _ state.
 
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Why have more people seen total lunar eclipses than total solar eclipses?
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Earth casts a larger shadow on the Moon during a lunar eclipse than the Moon casts on Earth during a solar eclipse. Therefore, it is more likely that a person will observe a lunar eclipse rather than a solar eclipse.



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