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erika

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on: Jul 29, 2018
An Earth satellite in an elliptical orbit travels fastest when it is
 
  A) nearest the Earth.
  B) farthest from the Earth.
  C) neither of these

Question 2

A lunar month is about 28 days. If the Moon were closer to Earth than it is now, the lunar month would be
 
  A) more than 28 days.
  B) unchanged at 28 days.
  C) less than 28 days.


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bdobbins

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


erika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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