What Is True of the Moon's Orbital and Rotational Periods

question 97

Multiple Choice

What is true of the Moon's orbital and rotational periods?

• A) The orbital period is greatest at full moon.
• B) The rotational period is longer.
• C) They are equal.
• D) The rotational period varies with the Moon's phase.
• E) The orbital period is longer.

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