Choose the diagram showingthe correct positions of the Earth, the Moon and the Sun during a lunar eclipse.

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Solution

The correct option is C
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, roughly aligned in a line. During this eclipse, the Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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Consider the following statements:

1. Solar eclipse occurs during a new moon.

2. Lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon.

3. During a total solar eclipse, the entire sun is invisible from all parts of the earth.

In the diagram on a lunar eclipse if the positions of sun Earth and Moon are shown by (-4,6) (k, -2) (5,-6) respectively then find the value of k

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