If the Moon Were Twice as Far Away from Earth

question 61

Multiple Choice

If the Moon were twice as far away from Earth as it is now,the strength of its tidal forces would be

• A) the same.
• B) half as strong.
• C) one-fourth as strong.
• D) one-eighth as strong.

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