The Tidal Stress on a Moon as It Orbits a Planet

question 34

True/False

The tidal stress on a moon as it orbits a planet can heat the moon's core hot and keep it from solidifying.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or varied by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable in an experiment.

Dependent Variable

A variable in experimental research that is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Spurious Relationship

A relationship where two variables seem to be related to each other, but in reality, their association is caused by a third variable or by chance.

Research Hypothesis

A specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in your study, often based on theoretical expectations or previous research.