If You Doubled the Distance the Moon Is from Earth

question 88

Multiple Choice

If you doubled the distance the Moon is from Earth, by what fraction does the strength of the tidal force change?

• A) 2
• B) 1/2
• C) 1/4
• D) 1/8
• E) 1/16

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