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Describe the relation between Mercury's spin and orbit.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

If the inflation theory is correct, the geometry of the universe is flat and Euclidean.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

One rotation of Mercury on its axis (its day) is exactly 2/3 of its orbital period (its year).

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TRUE




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