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What is the approximate percentage difference in diameter from Earth to Mars? a. 0.87% b. 1.05% c. 5.24% d. 61.0%

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Author:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

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Chapter10: Earthlike Planets: Venus And Mars

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14E: Venus and Earth are nearly the same size and distance from the Sun. What are the main differences in...

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What is the approximate percentage difference in diameter from Earth to Mars?

a. 0.87%

b. 1.05%

c. 5.24%

d. 61.0%

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