Why Does One Cycle of Lunar Phases Take 29

question 49

Essay

Why does one cycle of lunar phases take 29.53 days even though the moon orbits Earth in 27.32 days?

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain realized when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Cost of Capital

The minimum profit rate a business needs to generate from its investments to keep its market value stable and draw in financing.

Cash Flows

The cumulative sum of funds moving in and out of a company, particularly influencing its ability to cover short-term obligations.

Break-even Quantity

The number of units that must be sold to cover the total costs of production, resulting in neither profit nor loss.