When the Moon Was Half Its Present Distance to the Earth,how

question 8

Essay

When the Moon was half its present distance to the Earth,how much larger was its tidal force on the Earth's oceans?

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A phenomenon in group decision-making where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional outcome.

Group Polarization

The tendency of group members to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclinations of its members.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on simple tasks.

Foot-In-The-Door

A persuasion technique where a small request is made first in order to gain compliance for a larger request later.