The Earth and Moon Are Moving Slowly Away from a Common

question 49

Multiple Choice

The Earth and Moon are moving slowly away from a common center of mass. How will this affect the angular momentum of the Earth-Moon system in 20 million years?

• A) Angular momentum will increase.
• B) Angular momentum will decrease.
• C) Angular momentum will stay the same.
• D) The Moon's rotation will increase.
• E) The Earth's rotation will increase.

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