Solar System Flashcards

1
Q

A siderial day’s length ___

A

never changes

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2
Q

Apparent time is ___

A

based on the time of transit of the apparent sun

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3
Q

Easterly variation is ___

A

negative

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4
Q

The apparent sun is the ___ sun

A

visible

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5
Q

The mean sun is a ___ sun

A

fictitious

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6
Q

The maximum difference between Mean Time and apparent sun time is ___ minutes and occurs in November, the next maximum is ___ minutes and occurs in February

A

16, 14

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7
Q

The minimum differences between Mean Time and apparent time are in ___, ___, and ___

A

April, Jun, end of August

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