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Rotation and Revolution of the Moon

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The moon appears largest in size on the new moon day.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

New Moon is when the Sun and Moon are aligned, with the Sun and Earth on opposite sides of the Moon. On this day, we are not able to see the moon as no reflected light reaches the earth's surface.

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