When Mars is at perihelion it must also be at
A) opposition.
B) greatest elongation.
C) superior conjunction.
D) None of these are correct.

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When Mars is at perihelion, it is closest to the Sun in its orbit, but this does not necessarily mean it is at opposition, greatest elongation, or superior conjunction. These positions are relative to Earth's position, not Mars' distance from the Sun.

When Mars Is at Perihelion It Must Also Be at