What causes the retrograde motion of mars? A.) Mars passes Earth since it orbits the sun faster

B.) Mars moves backwards in its orbit for a brief time

C.) Earth moves slower when it approaches Mars in its orbit

D.) Earth passes Mars in its orbit since it orbits the sun faster

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Karina Nunez

Biology

30 November, 21:04

What causes the retrograde motion of mars? A.) Mars passes Earth since it orbits the sun faster

B.) Mars moves backwards in its orbit for a brief time

C.) Earth moves slower when it approaches Mars in its orbit

D.) Earth passes Mars in its orbit since it orbits the sun faster

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Francis Floyd · Answer 1

Answer: (B) Mars moves backwards in its orbit for a brief time.

Explanation: As the Earth moves forward in its orbit, Mars will appear to slip backward compared to its more common eastward march across the sky.

What causes the retrograde motion of mars? A.) Mars passes Earth since it orbits the sun fasterB.) Mars moves backwards in its orbit for a brief timeC.) Earth moves slower when it approaches Mars in its orbitD.) Earth passes Mars in its orbit since it orbits the sun faster

What causes the retrograde motion of mars? A.) Mars passes Earth since it orbits the sun faster

B.) Mars moves backwards in its orbit for a brief time

C.) Earth moves slower when it approaches Mars in its orbit

D.) Earth passes Mars in its orbit since it orbits the sun faster