At what position in its orbit will an inferior planet appear to be moving, for a day or two, more or less directly toward Earth? (See Figure 4-6 of Universe, 11th ed., and draw a diagram if it will help.)
A) greatest western elongation
B) inferior conjunction
C) superior conjunction
D) greatest eastern elongation
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A)retained Earth
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A)Greek.
B)Italian.
C)Egyptian.
D)Polish.
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