How Quickly Is the Moon Spiraling Away from Earth

question 15

Multiple Choice

How quickly is the Moon spiraling away from Earth?

• A) a few centimeters per million years
• B) The Moon is not moving away from Earth because its orbit is governed by Newton's laws.
• C) a few centimeters per century
• D) a few centimeters per year

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