Q50
The orbit in which of the following planet is nearest to the Sun?
A.
Saturn
B.
Jupiter
C.
Mars
AnswerD.
Uranus
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
As compared to the orbit of the other given planets, Mars has nearest orbit to Sun. In the so-called perihelic opposition Mars is closest to the Sun and is particularly close to Earth: Oppositions range from about 0.68 AU when Mars is near aphelion to only about 0.37 AU when Mars is near perihelion.