Answer 5A_2_3

For small angles in radians, sin q = tan q = q.

Angle of moon = 3500 km ÷ 400000 km = 8.8 x 10^-3 rad

Diameter of the Sun = 150 x 10⁶ km x 8.8 x 10^-3 = 1.32 x 10⁶ km

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