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khang

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on: Jul 27, 2018

In Ptolemy's geocentric model, retrograde motion occurs when the planet is closest to us, on the inside portion of the

A) ellipse. B) epicycle. C) equant. D) ecliptic. E) deferent.

Question 2

All four ring systems lie around their planet's ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Heffejeff

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

equators

khang

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Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2018

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