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The synodic period of Venus is the time it takes for:
 
  A) Venus to complete a full orbit around the Sun.
  B) Venus to complete a full rotation on its axis.
  C) Venus to complete a full cycle of phases.
  D) Earth to complete a full orbit around the Sun.
  E) Earth to go from opposition to conjunction, relative to Venus.

Question 2

Which previously unknown planet's location was predicted from mathematical calculations of orbital motions?
 
  A) Mercury
  B) Uranus
  C) Neptune
  D) Pluto
  E) all of the above



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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