Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Because of the speed at which the sun moves, it is impossible for a solar eclipse to last more than 7 minutes and -- seconds.

  1. 55

  2. 56

  3. 57

  4. 58
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Explanation

Solar eclipses cannot exceed approximately 7 minutes and 32 seconds of totality at any point on Earth's surface due to the Moon's orbital speed and the geometry of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. The Moon's shadow moves across Earth's surface at over 1,700 km/hr during an eclipse.

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