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Consider the Tidal Forces on Body a as It Orbits

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Consider the tidal forces on body A as it orbits body B in a particular configuration and state of motion. Each of the following independent changes would increase these forces except if


A) the radius of the orbit is reduced.
B) the radius (but not the mass) of body A is increased.
C) the radius (but not the mass) of body B is increased.
D) Hold it! There are no exceptions.

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