subject
Physics, 11.02.2021 22:00 rolo7105

Why does Mars exhibit retrograde motion in the sky? Mars orbits the Sun in the opposite direction as the Earth.

As Mars overtakes and passes the Earth in its orbit, Mars appears to move backwards.

As the Earth overtakes and passes Mars in its orbit, Mars then appears to move backwards.

When Mars and the Earth are on opposite sides of the Sun, it can no longer be seen at night.

What is the reason of this question?

ansver
Answers: 2

Other questions on the subject: Physics

image
Physics, 22.06.2019 09:00, Andy10201
Atelevision set that has been running for a while heats up even the air around it. which two laws of thermodynamics could be used to analyze this scenario
Answers: 1
image
Physics, 22.06.2019 17:20, misstaejailicious200
Which is not true of the intertropical convergence zone? a) it features heavy precipitation b) it's where the trade winds collidec) it's a high-pressure zone with sinking air d) it is also known as the doldrums
Answers: 2
image
Physics, 23.06.2019 08:30, dekhua
What is the electric potential at a distance of 1.2 m from a 7.5 µc point charge? 5.6 × 104 v 8.1 × 104 v 5.6 × 1010 v 8.1 × 1010 v
Answers: 1
image
Physics, 23.06.2019 15:30, douglife5836
Plz suppose you increase your walking speed from 6 m/s to 13 m/s in a peroid of 3 s. what is your acceleration you in advance.
Answers: 1
You know the right answer?
Why does Mars exhibit retrograde motion in the sky? Mars orbits the Sun in the opposite direction a...

Questions in other subjects: