When the Earth's and Moon's Centers Are 59 Earth Radii

question 46

Multiple Choice

When the Earth's and Moon's centers are 59 Earth radii apart, what is the ratio of the lunar gravitational force on a 2-kg mass at the point on the Earth nearest to the Moon to the lunar gravitational force on a 2-kg mass at the point on the Earth farthest from the Moon?

• A) 118/59
• B) (58/60)²
• C) (60/58)²
• D) The value is not given.

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