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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

What is the name of the planet’s closest approach to the sun?

Options:

aphelion

daphelion

herihelion

perihelion

Correct Answer:

perihelion

Explanation:

Perihelion refers to the point when the planet is closest to the sun, whereas aphelion refers to the point where the planet is furthest from the sun.