Which of the Following Best Explains Why the Moon's Orbital

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why the Moon's orbital period and rotation period are the same?

• A)The Moon once rotated faster,but tidal friction slowed the rotation period until it matched the orbital period.
• B)The Moon was once closer to Earth,but the force of gravity got weaker as the Moon moved farther away.
• C)The law of conservation of angular momentum ensured that the Moon must have the same amount of rotational angular momentum as it has of orbital angular momentum.
• D)The equality of the Moon's orbital and rotation periods is an extraordinary astronomical coincidence.

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