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Geography GK · Q172

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 172

Q172

The point in the orbit of a moon that is farthest from the Earth and at which the moon's velocity is at a minimum, the known as ________

A.
Apehelion
B.
Apogee
Answer
C.
Umbra
D.
Perihelion

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The point in the orbit of a moon that is farthest from the Earth and at which the moon's velocity is at a minimum, the known as Apogee. The point in the Moon's orbit that is closest to the Earth is called the Perigee and the point farthest from the Earth is known as the Apogee.