Pearson eText The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780135775394
Author: Jeffrey Bennett, Megan Donahue
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 2, Problem 18SEQ
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Whether or not it would be possible to have total solar eclipse if the distance to the Moon was twice the actual distance.
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Pearson eText The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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