If the Moon Were Half as Far from the Earth

question 25

Multiple Choice

If the moon were half as far from the earth as it is now, the gravitational force it exerts on the earth would be

• A) one-quarter its present value.
• B) half its present value.
• C) twice its present value.
• D) four times its present value.

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