Eclipse occurs when the Earth, Sun and Moon form:

an isosceles triangle

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a straight line

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any random position

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a right angled triangle

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Solution

The correct option is B a straight line
Eclipse occurs when Sun, Earth and Moon come in a straight line. The Earth or Moon that comes in between casts a shadow on Moon or Earth and form lunar or solar eclipse respectively.

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