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In the heliocentric model of the solar system, one planet passing another in its orbit gives rise to ... A) a solar eclispe B) greatest elongation C) a superior conjunction

The Solar System

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In the heliocentric model of the solar system, one planet passing another in its orbit gives rise to ...

A)	a solar eclispe

B)	greatest elongation

C)	a superior conjunction

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