The Moon's Sidereal Period Is 2

question 12

Multiple Choice

The Moon's sidereal period is 2.2 days shorter than the period during which the Moon's phases change because

• A) the Moon always keeps the same side turned toward Earth.
• B) Earth must rotate so an observer can see the Moon.
• C) the Moon's orbit is tilted with respect to Earth's rotational axis.
• D) Earth moves significantly in its orbit around the Sun during that time.
• E) the Moon's orbital speed varies.

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