Which of These Describes the Dynamics of the Earth-Moon System

question 261

Multiple Choice

Which of these describes the dynamics of the Earth-Moon system?

• A) Earth's rotation is speeding up, whereas the Moon is moving slowly outward away from Earth.
• B) Earth's rotation is slowing down, whereas the Moon is moving slowly outward away from Earth.
• C) Earth's rotation is speeding up, whereas the Moon is moving slowly toward Earth.
• D) Earth's rotation is slowing down, whereas the Moon is slowly approaching Earth by spiraling inward.

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